Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2011 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2011

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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: $47,180

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $49,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,295

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $46,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelM-ClassExplorer
TrimML63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $92,590 $37,535
Base Invoice $86,109 $34,952
Class III trailer hitch 550  
Roof rack crossbars 245 120
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,095
Package 302A   4,305
Trailer Tow Package   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Class III trailer hitch 512  
Roof rack crossbars 228 106
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,798
Package 302A   3,659
Trailer Tow Package   484
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 2,745 8,820
Options (change) 2,554 7,518
Destination 875 825
Total Price $96,210 $47,180
Total Invoice $89,538 $43,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,772
Model Year20112011
ModelM-ClassExplorer
TrimML63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine503hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20255/50-20
Total Price$96,210$47,180
Adjustments for Features-2,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,555$47,180
Total Invoice$89,538$43,295
Adjustments for Features-2,4710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,067$43,295

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

Model Year20112011
ModelM-ClassExplorer
TrimML63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo net $40
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 bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $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 capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
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
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,725$8,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4710

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

Model Year20112011
ModelM-ClassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in112.6 in
Length188.5 in197.1 in
Width75.2 in78.9 in
Height70.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested227557%
Total Not Requested170043%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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