Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2010 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2010

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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: $35,270

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $17,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,836

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $16,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelR-ClassExplorer
TrimR350XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,300 $29,280
Base Invoice $45,849 $27,404
Class II trailer hitch 540  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Roof rack 250  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 670  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Third-row seat   875
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
4.6L V8   1,310
AWD   2,320
Class II trailer hitch 502  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Roof rack 232  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 623  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Third-row seat   744
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
4.6L V8   1,192
AWD   2,112
Options (change) 2,830 5,175
Options (change) 2,631 4,617
Destination 875 815
Total Price $53,005 $35,270
Total Invoice $49,355 $32,836

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,553
Model Year20102010
ModelR-ClassExplorer
TrimR350XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT7A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/70-16
Total Price$53,005$35,270
Adjustments for Features-3,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,820$35,270
Total Invoice$49,355$32,836
Adjustments for Features-2,9660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,389$32,836

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

Model Year20102010
ModelR-ClassExplorer
TrimR350XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$7,965$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9660

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

Model Year20102010
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 Weight4,829 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
Ford Explorer XLT

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 row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested92595%
Total Not Requested505%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12521%
Total Not Requested47579%
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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