Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2010 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2006

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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: $41,630

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,469

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelR-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimR350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,300 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $45,849 $27,518 $29,578
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,430    
Class II trailer hitch 540    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Obstacle detection, rear 790 255 255
Heated front seats 740    
Roof rack 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,880    
Third-row seat   845 845
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,330    
Class II trailer hitch 502    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Obstacle detection, rear 735 217 217
Heated front seats 688    
Roof rack 232    
Panoramic sunroof 995    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,748    
Third-row seat   718 718
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 7,420 10,785 9,085
Options (change) 6,900 9,306 7,861
Destination 875 645 645
Total Price $57,595 $41,630 $42,245
Total Invoice $53,624 $37,469 $38,084

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,466
Model Year201020062006
ModelR-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimR350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT7A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$57,595$41,630$42,245
Adjustments for Features-74000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,855$41,630$42,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$53,624$37,469$38,084
Adjustments for Features-68900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,935$37,469$38,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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

Model Year201020062006
ModelR-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimR350Eddie BauerLimited
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 trunk / liftgate pull-down$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Second-row high console $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
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 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog light, rear$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,440$8,700$8,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-68900

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

Model Year20102006
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 Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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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