Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2010 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2018

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,795

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $38,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,224

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $34,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelM-ClassExplorer
TrimML63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $91,050 $53,940
Base Invoice $84,676 $51,512
Class III trailer hitch 540  
Roof rack crossbars 245 140
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,880 1,995
Heated steering wheel 220  
Heated second row seats 610  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570  
Cargo cover   130
Running boards   595
Class III trailer hitch 502  
Roof rack crossbars 228 133
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,748 1,895
Heated steering wheel 205  
Heated second row seats 567  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530  
Cargo cover   124
Running boards   565
Options (change) 4,065 2,860
Options (change) 3,780 2,717
Destination 875 995
Total Price $95,990 $57,795
Total Invoice $89,331 $55,224

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,905
Model Year20102018
ModelM-ClassExplorer
TrimML63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine503hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20255/50-20
Total Price$95,990$57,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,990$53,820
Total Invoice$89,331$55,224
Adjustments for Features0-3,798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,331$51,426

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102018
ModelM-ClassExplorer
TrimML63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$9,570$13,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,798

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102018
ModelM-ClassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in112.6 in
Length188.5 in198.3 in
Width75.2 in78.9 in
Height70.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft381.7 ft3

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