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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $57,655 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||||
| Difference: $13,830 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $55,091 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||||
| Difference: $11,457 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $49,800 | $48,300 | $62,900 | $98,400 | $53,940 |
| Base Invoice | $46,314 | $44,919 | $58,497 | $91,512 | $51,512 |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 310 | 310 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2,800 | 1,950 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,030 | 4,030 | |||
| designo Package | 4,900 | 4,900 | 4,200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1,390 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 790 | 790 | 790 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 570 | 570 | 570 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | 620 | 620 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 225 | 225 | 225 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,995 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | |||
| Running boards | 670 | 670 | 670 | 0 | 595 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 590 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 130 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 288 | 288 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | 2,744 | 1,814 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,748 | 3,748 | |||
| designo Package | 4,557 | 4,557 | 3,906 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | 1,293 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | 535 | 535 | 535 | 535 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 735 | 735 | 735 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 530 | 530 | 530 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | 577 | 577 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 209 | 209 | 209 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,895 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | |||
| Running boards | 623 | 623 | 623 | 0 | 565 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 549 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 124 | ||||
| Options (change) | 22,260 | 22,260 | 16,570 | 6,775 | 2,720 |
| Options (change) | 20,704 | 20,704 | 15,552 | 6,303 | 2,584 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 995 |
| Total Price | $72,985 | $71,485 | $80,395 | $106,100 | $57,655 |
| Total Invoice | $67,943 | $66,548 | $74,974 | $98,740 | $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: $16,705 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,207 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 200hp I4 D | 302hp V6 | 329hp V6 | 518hp V8 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/55-18 | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $72,985 | $71,485 | $80,395 | $106,100 | $57,655 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,700 | 0 | -1,950 | -3,850 | -3,075 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $71,285 | $71,485 | $78,445 | $102,250 | $54,580 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $200 | $7,160 | $30,965 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $67,943 | $66,548 | $74,974 | $98,740 | $55,091 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,583 | 0 | -1,819 | -3,583 | -2,938 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $66,360 | $66,548 | $73,155 | $95,157 | $52,153 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $188 | $6,795 | $28,797 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Remote climate control | $25 | ||||
| Remote start | $150 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Safety key | $5 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $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 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||||
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,070 | $7,370 | $9,320 | $11,220 | $10,445 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,700 | $0 | $1,950 | $3,850 | $3,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,583 | 0 | -1,819 | -3,583 | -2,938 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | M-Class | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 189.1 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,752 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.4 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.4 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.2 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.2 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 69% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 165 | 8% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2450 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 26% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 69% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 165 | 8% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2450 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 26% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 40% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 11% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 89% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 11% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 89% |
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