Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2006 Ford Expedition Ford Expedition 2008

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Expedition Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Expedition Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,835

Ford Expedition Limited   
Difference: $12,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,387

Ford Expedition Limited   
Difference: $13,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelR-ClassExpeditionExpedition
TrimR350LimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $38,750 $40,690
Base Invoice $44,640 $35,258 $36,984
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050    
Trim Package 1,750    
Sunroof 1,490 995 995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690    
Satellite radio 500 195 195
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Power liftgate 520 495 495
Heated front seats 690    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 530    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   485 485
Second-row buckets   795 795
4WD w/low range   2,900 2,900
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976    
Trim Package 1,628    
Sunroof 1,386 846 846
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642    
Satellite radio 465 166 166
Obstacle detection, rear 698    
Power liftgate 484 421 421
Heated front seats 642    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 493    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   413 413
Second-row buckets   676 676
4WD w/low range   2,581 2,581
Options (change) 10,970 7,160 7,160
Options (change) 10,204 6,204 6,204
Destination 775 925 925
Total Price $59,745 $46,835 $48,775
Total Invoice $55,619 $42,387 $44,113

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Expedition Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,861
Model Year200620082008
ModelR-ClassExpeditionExpedition
TrimR350LimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionT7A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG0/0 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/70-18255/70-18
Total Price$59,745$46,835$48,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,745$45,035$46,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,640
Total Invoice$55,619$42,387$44,113
Adjustments for Features0-1,629-1,899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,619$40,758$42,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,456

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year200620082008
ModelR-ClassExpeditionExpedition
TrimR350LimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Removable second-row console$200  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,365$9,165$9,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,629-1,899

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassExpedition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in119.0 in
Length203.0 in206.5 in
Width75.7 in78.8 in
Height65.4 in77.2 in
Curb Weight4,841 lb.5,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in51.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in50.2 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft355.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft3108.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

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