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Mercedes-Benz R-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 R-Class vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,030 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Difference: $11,465 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,232 Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG | ||||
| Difference: $13,552 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2010 |
| Model | R-Class | R-Class | R-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | R350 / R320 | R500 | R63 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $43,000 | $50,500 | $87,400 | $36,280 |
| Base Invoice | $39,990 | $46,965 | $21,282 | $33,774 |
| Trim Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | 700 | ||
| Roof rack | 200 | 200 | ||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | 365 | |
| Heated front seats | 700 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 760 | 760 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,650 | 1,650 | ||
| Removable second-row console | 400 | 400 | ||
| Entertainment system, console-mounted | 1,695 | 1,695 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 3,050 | |||
| Navigation and Moon Package | 2,845 | |||
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | 795 | |||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,295 | |||
| Trim Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 651 | 651 | ||
| Roof rack | 186 | 186 | ||
| iPod integration | 339 | 339 | 339 | |
| Heated front seats | 651 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,395 | 1,395 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 707 | 707 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,534 | 1,534 | ||
| Removable second-row console | 372 | 372 | ||
| Entertainment system, console-mounted | 1,576 | 1,576 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,836 | |||
| Navigation and Moon Package | 2,418 | |||
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | 676 | |||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,101 | |||
| Options (change) | 9,720 | 9,020 | 3,415 | 4,935 |
| Options (change) | 9,039 | 8,388 | 3,175 | 4,195 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 815 |
| Total Price | $53,495 | $60,295 | $91,590 | $42,030 |
| Total Invoice | $49,804 | $56,128 | $25,232 | $38,784 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,270 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,097 | ||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2010 |
| Model | R-Class | R-Class | R-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | R350 / R320 | R500 | R63 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 302hp V8 | 503hp V8 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 440, 12 | 190, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-17 | 255/55-18 | 265/45-20 | 235/65-18 |
| Total Price | $53,495 | $60,295 | $91,590 | $42,030 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,195 | -1,195 | -5,610 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,300 | $59,100 | $85,980 | $42,030 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,800 | $33,680 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $49,804 | $56,128 | $25,232 | $38,784 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,113 | -1,112 | -1,545 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,691 | $55,016 | $23,687 | $38,784 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $25,004 | $31,329 | $0 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2010 |
| Model | R-Class | R-Class | R-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | R350 / R320 | R500 | R63 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Removable second-row console | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Second-row high console | $250 | |||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Running boards | $350 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | |||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | |||
| Entertainment system, console-mounted | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, third row seats | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| White-letter tires | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,615 | $9,615 | $14,030 | $8,420 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,195 | $1,195 | $5,610 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,113 | -1,112 | -1,545 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2007 | 2010 |
| Model | R-Class | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 203.0 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,830 lb. | 4,441 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 60.3 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 39.8 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.4 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.6 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.2 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 32.4 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
| Trim Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500
| Trim Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation and Moon Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 90 | 13% |
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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