Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2014 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2010

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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: $39,655

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $20,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,586

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420102010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,790 $59,450 $97,250 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $44,445 $55,289 $90,443 $31,044 $33,774
Class III trailer hitch 575 575 575    
Premium 1 Package 3,920 3,920      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Running boards 670   0    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790      
Special order charge 250 250      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.       275 275
Convenience Package       1,995  
Navigation system       1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,295 1,295
Navigation and Moon Package         2,845
Class III trailer hitch 535 535 535    
Premium 1 Package 3,646 3,646      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Running boards 623   0    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735      
Special order charge 233 233      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.       234 234
Convenience Package       1,696  
Navigation system       1,696  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,101 1,101
Navigation and Moon Package         2,418
Options (change) 11,465 10,795 2,525 5,560 4,415
Options (change) 10,665 10,042 2,349 4,727 3,753
Destination 925 925 925 815 815
Total Price $60,180 $71,170 $100,700 $39,655 $41,510
Total Invoice $56,035 $66,256 $93,717 $36,586 $38,342

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,060
Model Year20142014201420102010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7A5A5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$60,180$71,170$100,700$39,655$41,510
Adjustments for Features-3,640-5,640-12,1400-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,540$65,530$88,560$39,655$40,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,990$32,020$0$755
Total Invoice$56,035$66,256$93,717$36,586$38,342
Adjustments for Features-3,389-5,251-11,2980-1,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,646$61,005$82,419$36,586$37,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,359$29,773$0$740

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

Model Year20142014201420102010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
RWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75  
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key  $250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200   
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Roof rack   $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Chronometer  $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers  $50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding third row seats   $600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,545$10,545$17,045$4,905$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,640$5,640$12,140$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,389-5,251-11,2980-1,016

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

Model Year20142010
ModelM-ClassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in113.7 in
Length189.1 in193.4 in
Width75.2 in73.7 in
Height70.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested139067%
Total Not Requested67533%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested139067%
Total Not Requested67533%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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