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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: $53,135

Ford Expedition Limited   
Difference: $58,637

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,032

Ford Expedition Limited   
Difference: $54,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassExpeditionExpedition
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMGLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $222,000 $45,270 $46,780
Base Invoice $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $206,460 $42,196 $43,569
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 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      
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,290 2,290        
Premium Package 4,500 4,500        
Driver Assistance Package     2,800      
Polished alloy wheels     1,700      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0    
Navigation system         2,105 2,105
Rear air springs, auto-leveling         485 485
Package 301A / 401A         1,490 1,490
Second-row buckets         795 795
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   1,696 1,696
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      
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,130 2,130        
Premium Package 4,185 4,185        
Driver Assistance Package     2,604      
Polished alloy wheels     1,581      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0    
Navigation system         1,789 1,789
Rear air springs, auto-leveling         413 413
Package 301A / 401A         1,267 1,267
Second-row buckets         676 676
Options (change) 20,490 20,490 18,200 1,950 6,870 6,870
Options (change) 19,057 19,057 16,927 1,814 5,841 5,841
Destination 925 925 925 925 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $115,815 $111,772 $160,575 $226,975 $53,135 $54,645
Total Invoice $107,774 $103,731 $149,401 $211,299 $49,032 $50,405

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Expedition Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,587
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,372
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassExpeditionExpedition
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMGLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20255/40-20275/65-18275/65-18
Total Price$115,815$111,772$160,575$226,975$53,135$54,645
Adjustments for Features-9,725-10,050-14,525-21,0250-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,090$101,722$146,050$205,950$53,135$54,395
Cost Above Minimum$4,368$0$44,328$104,228$0$1,260
Total Invoice$107,774$103,731$149,401$211,299$49,032$50,405
Adjustments for Features-9,050-9,327-13,514-19,5730-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,724$94,404$135,887$191,726$49,032$50,174
Cost Above Minimum$4,320$0$41,483$97,322$0$1,142

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

Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassExpeditionExpedition
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMGLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row$50$50$50$50  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad    $50$50
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125$125
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals    $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Animal detection, night   $50  
Around view cameras   $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row$50$50$50$50  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200  
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200$200  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400  
Night vision   $1750  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50  
Pedestrian detection, night   $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200$200
Safety key    $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control    $25$25
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Class IV trailer hitch    $300$300
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Roof rack    $300$300
Second-row high console$250$250$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250  
Radar-based brake regeneration $200    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Bodyside cladding    $350$350
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$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     
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Power-deployable running boards    $750$750
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Skid plate (one)    $50$50
Sunroof    $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input    $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Spotter mirror(s)    $50$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  
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150$150$150$150  
Folding second row seats    $300$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 headliner   $1000  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
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, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150  
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 third row seats    $1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner  $650   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$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  
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
White-letter tires     $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$19,670$19,995$24,470$30,970$9,945$10,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,725$10,050$14,525$21,025$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,050-9,327-13,514-19,5730-231

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

Model Year20152012
ModelS-ClassExpedition
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in119.0 in
Length206.5 in206.5 in
Width74.8 in78.8 in
Height58.7 in77.2 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.5,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in50.2 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.355.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.3108.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

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 seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt 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 wheel100No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested197574%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

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 seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt 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 wheel100No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested197574%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

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 seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt 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 wheel100No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-deployable running boards400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-deployable running boards400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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