Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2012 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: $57,655

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $44,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,091

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $40,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelM-ClassExplorer
TrimML63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $94,990 $53,940
Base Invoice $88,341 $51,512
Class III trailer hitch 550  
Driver Assistance Package 2,100  
Running boards 0 595
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,970 1,995
Heated steering wheel 225  
Heated second row seats 620  
Cargo cover   130
Class III trailer hitch 512  
Driver Assistance Package 1,953  
Running boards 0 565
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,832 1,895
Heated steering wheel 209  
Heated second row seats 577  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 6,555 2,720
Options (change) 6,097 2,584
Destination 875 995
Total Price $102,420 $57,655
Total Invoice $95,313 $55,091

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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: $44,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,826
Model Year20122018
ModelM-ClassExplorer
TrimML63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine518hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$102,420$57,655
Adjustments for Features-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,995$57,655
Total Invoice$95,313$55,091
Adjustments for Features-3960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,917$55,091

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

Model Year20122018
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
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 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
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
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
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 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
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
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$10,520$10,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3960

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

Model Year20122018
ModelM-ClassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in112.6 in
Length189.1 in198.3 in
Width75.2 in78.9 in
Height70.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 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
36.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested105075%

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