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

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

Lowest Total Price: $76,640

Ford Expedition Platinum   
Difference: $39,532

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,230

Ford Expedition Platinum   
Difference: $34,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassExpedition
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $226,900 $72,710
Base Invoice $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $211,017 $69,438
Premium Package 4,500 4,500      
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Heated steering wheel 490 490      
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650 2,650   1,995
Executive Rear Seat Package 3,500 3,500 3,500    
Rear Seat Package 3,000 3,000 3,000    
Warmth and Comfort Package 2,600 2,600 2,600    
Rear spoiler 500 500      
Cargo organizer 350 350 350 350  
Around view cameras 900 900 900    
Polished alloy wheels     1,700    
Second-row buckets         740
Premium Package 4,185 4,185      
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093    
Heated steering wheel 456 456      
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 2,465   1,895
Executive Rear Seat Package 3,255 3,255 3,255    
Rear Seat Package 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Warmth and Comfort Package 2,418 2,418 2,418    
Rear spoiler 465 465      
Cargo organizer 326 326 326 326  
Around view cameras 837 837 837    
Polished alloy wheels     1,581    
Second-row buckets         702
Options (change) 22,690 22,690 18,900 2,300 2,735
Options (change) 21,104 21,104 17,579 2,140 2,597
Destination 925 925 925 925 1,195
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 2,100 0
Total Price $120,215 $116,172 $164,525 $232,225 $76,640
Total Invoice $111,867 $107,824 $153,075 $216,182 $73,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Expedition Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,822
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,222
Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassExpedition
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12400hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20285/45-22
Total Price$120,215$116,172$164,525$232,225$76,640
Adjustments for Features-4,585-4,710-7,085-12,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$115,630$111,462$157,440$219,290$76,640
Cost Above Minimum$4,168$0$45,978$107,828$0
Total Invoice$111,867$107,824$153,075$216,182$73,230
Adjustments for Features-4,267-4,372-6,592-12,0410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$107,600$103,452$146,483$204,141$73,230
Cost Above Minimum$4,148$0$43,031$100,689$0

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

Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassExpedition
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1500
RWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Eco accelerator $100   
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row$50$50$50$50 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote start    $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Animal detection, night   $50 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row$50$50$50$50 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Curve control    $50
Following distance indicator    $25
Full-size spare tire    $225
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Night vision   $1750 
Obstacle detection, side    $100
Pedestrian detection, night   $50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Safety key    $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control    $25
Vehicle health reports    $0
Wide-view front camera    $150
Wide-view rear camera    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable    $100
Class IV trailer hitch    $300
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Roof rack    $300
Second-row high console$250$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0   
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Power-deployable running boards    $750
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HDMI port    $25
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SlingPlayer support    $0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Conversation mirror    $25
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row$450$450$450$450 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150$150$150$150 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated front row armrests$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row armrests$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Massage, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225$225$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat$250$250$250$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power legrest, right second row seat$500$500$500$500 
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Power recliner, third row seats    $150
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding headrests, third row seats    $50
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
Upgraded floor mats    $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,030$15,155$17,530$23,380$10,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,585$4,710$7,085$12,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,267-4,372-6,592-12,0410

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

Model Year20172018
ModelS-ClassExpedition
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in122.5 in
Length206.5 in210.0 in
Width74.8 in79.9 in
Height58.7 in76.6 in
Curb Weight4,664 lb.5,444 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in62.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in64.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in62.6 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in41.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in64.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.357.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.3104.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested92535%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested92535%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Platinum

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
HDMI port25No
SlingPlayer support0No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%

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