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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: $57,775

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $109,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,206

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $100,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelMaybach S-ClassMaybach S-ClassExplorer
TrimS550S600Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $159,800 $184,900 $53,940
Base Invoice $148,614 $171,957 $51,512
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,950 1,950  
Rear spoiler 500 500  
Polished alloy wheels 3,950 3,950  
Second-row buckets     695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Second-row high console     150
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,814 1,814  
Rear spoiler 465 465  
Polished alloy wheels 3,674 3,674  
Second-row buckets     660
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,895
Second-row high console     144
Options (change) 6,400 6,400 2,840
Options (change) 5,953 5,953 2,699
Destination 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0
Total Price $167,125 $193,925 $57,775
Total Invoice $155,492 $180,535 $55,206

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $93,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,939
Model Year201720172018
ModelMaybach S-ClassMaybach S-ClassExplorer
TrimS550S600Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8523hp V12365hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20255/40-20255/50-20
Total Price$167,125$193,925$57,775
Adjustments for Features-15,420-13,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$151,705$180,405$57,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,700$0
Total Invoice$155,492$180,535$55,206
Adjustments for Features-14,347-12,5860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$141,145$167,949$55,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,804$0

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

Model Year201720172018
ModelMaybach S-ClassMaybach S-ClassExplorer
TrimS550S600Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row$50$50 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power door closers$300$300 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
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 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Night vision$1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Pedestrian detection, night$50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Electrically heated windshield$250$250 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
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  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
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 second row seats$200$200 
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150$150 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated second row armrests$100$100 
Leather headliner$1000$1000 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, second row seats$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$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 recliner, second row seats$150$150 
Power release, second row seats  $50
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 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$5500$5500 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension$500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$26,755$24,855$11,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$15,420$13,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,347-12,5860

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

Model Year20172018
ModelMaybach S-ClassExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase132.6 in112.6 in
Length214.5 in198.3 in
Width74.8 in78.9 in
Height58.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,018 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom49.3 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
12.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.381.7 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 Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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