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

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,585

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $128,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,557

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $119,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
ModelMaybach S-ClassMaybach S-ClassExplorer
TrimS550S600Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $159,800 $184,900 $32,395
Base Invoice $148,614 $171,957 $30,178
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,950 1,950  
Polished alloy wheels 3,950 3,950  
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Third-row seat     375
Sun and Sirius Package     560
Navigation system     1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295
Remote start     385
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,814 1,814  
Polished alloy wheels 3,674 3,674  
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Third-row seat     319
Sun and Sirius Package     476
Navigation system     1,696
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101
Remote start     326
Options (change) 5,900 5,900 5,405
Options (change) 5,488 5,488 4,594
Destination 925 925 785
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0
Total Price $166,625 $193,425 $38,585
Total Invoice $155,027 $180,070 $35,557

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $93,693
Model Year201720172008
ModelMaybach S-ClassMaybach S-ClassExplorer
TrimS550S600Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8523hp V12210hp V6
TransmissionT9T7A5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20255/40-20235/65-18
Total Price$166,625$193,425$38,585
Adjustments for Features-27,705-25,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$138,920$167,620$38,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,700$0
Total Invoice$155,027$180,070$35,557
Adjustments for Features-25,777-24,0230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$129,250$156,047$35,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,797$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720172008
ModelMaybach S-ClassMaybach S-ClassExplorer
TrimS550S600Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row$50$50 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50$50 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row$50$50 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Night vision$1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Pedestrian detection, night$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Electrically heated windshield$250$250 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Running boards  $350
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row$450$450 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200 
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150$150 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated second row armrests$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather headliner$1000$1000 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Massage, second row seats$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225 
Power footrests, second row$500$500 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Power legrests, second row$1000$1000 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150$150 
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$5500$5500 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension$500$500 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$35,370$33,470$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$27,705$25,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-25,777-24,0230

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172008
ModelMaybach S-ClassExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase132.6 in113.7 in
Length214.5 in193.4 in
Width74.8 in73.7 in
Height58.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,018 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom49.3 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
12.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class S550

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class S600

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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