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

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

Lowest Total Price: $55,780

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $135,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,311

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $124,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelS-ClassExplorer
TrimS65 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $181,500 $53,940
Base Invoice $168,795 $51,512
Second-row high console 825 150
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850  
iPod integration 425  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Heated steering wheel 450  
Heated second row seats 520  
Second-row buckets   695
Second-row high console 767 144
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,651  
iPod integration 395  
Panoramic sunroof 930  
Heated steering wheel 419  
Heated second row seats 484  
Second-row buckets   660
Options (change) 6,070 845
Options (change) 5,646 804
Destination 775 995
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $190,945 $55,780
Total Invoice $177,816 $53,311

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $134,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $123,611
Model Year20072018
ModelS-ClassExplorer
TrimS65 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine604hp V12365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/50-20
Total Price$190,945$55,780
Adjustments for Features-9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$189,985$55,780
Total Invoice$177,816$53,311
Adjustments for Features-8940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$176,922$53,311

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

Model Year20072018
ModelS-ClassExplorer
TrimS65 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Night vision$1750 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$14,355$13,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8940

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Ford Explorer features.

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

Model Year20072018
ModelS-ClassExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in112.6 in
Length205.0 in198.3 in
Width73.7 in78.9 in
Height58.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		16.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.381.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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