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

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

Lowest Total Price: $40,755

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $24,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,623

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $22,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassExplorer
TrimR500Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,500 $32,395
Base Invoice $51,645 $30,178
Trim Package 1,200  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Satellite radio 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Sunroof 1,490  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000  
Sun and Sirius Package   560
Third-row seat   375
Rear HVAC unit   285
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
4.6L V8   1,310
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
AWD   2,325
255/50R20   630
Trim Package 1,116  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Satellite radio 465  
Obstacle detection, rear 698  
Sunroof 1,386  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790  
Sun and Sirius Package   476
Third-row seat   319
Rear HVAC unit   243
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
4.6L V8   1,192
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101
AWD   2,117
255/50R20   536
Options (change) 8,680 7,575
Options (change) 8,073 6,660
Destination 775 785
Total Price $64,955 $40,755
Total Invoice $60,493 $37,623

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,575
Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassExplorer
TrimR500Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT7A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$64,955$40,755
Adjustments for Features-1,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,565$40,755
Total Invoice$60,493$37,623
Adjustments for Features-1,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,198$37,623

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

Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassExplorer
TrimR500Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $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
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$8,640$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2950

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

Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in113.7 in
Length203.0 in193.4 in
Width75.7 in73.7 in
Height65.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,929 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
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%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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