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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,695 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||||
| Difference: $58,010 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,837 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||||
| Difference: $55,232 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $92,350 | $93,000 | $95,000 | $140,000 | $160,300 | $212,000 | $30,200 | $32,515 |
| Base Invoice | $85,886 | $86,490 | $88,350 | $130,200 | $149,079 | $197,160 | $27,518 | $29,578 |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,450 | 2,450 | 2,450 | 2,450 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | ||||||
| Third-row seat | 845 | 845 | ||||||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 350 | 350 | ||||||
| Luxury Package | 1,700 | |||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 255 | 255 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | ||||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,295 | 1,295 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | ||||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,278 | 2,278 | 2,278 | 2,278 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | ||||||
| Third-row seat | 718 | 718 | ||||||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 298 | 298 | ||||||
| Luxury Package | 1,445 | |||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 217 | 217 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | ||||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,101 | 1,101 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 2,450 | 2,450 | 2,450 | 2,450 | 0 | 0 | 7,850 | 6,150 |
| Options (change) | 2,278 | 2,278 | 2,278 | 2,278 | 0 | 0 | 6,674 | 5,229 |
| Destination | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 645 | 645 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,100 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $96,705 | $97,355 | $99,355 | $144,355 | $163,805 | $215,005 | $38,695 | $39,310 |
| Total Invoice | $90,069 | $90,673 | $92,533 | $134,383 | $152,584 | $200,165 | $34,837 | $35,452 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,440 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,249 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 275hp V6 H | 240hp V6 D | 429hp V8 | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 | A5 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 | 290, 7 | 290, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 | 245/65-17 | 245/65-17 |
| Total Price | $96,705 | $97,355 | $99,355 | $144,355 | $163,805 | $215,005 | $38,695 | $39,310 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,520 | -9,220 | -7,470 | -10,595 | -17,120 | -17,120 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $89,185 | $88,135 | $91,885 | $133,760 | $146,685 | $197,885 | $38,695 | $39,310 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,050 | $0 | $3,750 | $45,625 | $58,550 | $109,750 | $0 | $615 |
| Total Invoice | $90,069 | $90,673 | $92,533 | $134,383 | $152,584 | $200,165 | $34,837 | $35,452 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,004 | -8,587 | -6,957 | -9,863 | -15,947 | -15,938 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $83,065 | $82,086 | $85,576 | $124,520 | $136,637 | $184,227 | $34,837 | $35,452 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $979 | $0 | $3,490 | $42,434 | $54,551 | $102,141 | $0 | $615 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||||||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | ||||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | ||||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $14,270 | $15,970 | $14,220 | $17,345 | $23,870 | $23,870 | $6,750 | $6,750 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,520 | $9,220 | $7,470 | $10,595 | $17,120 | $17,120 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,004 | -8,587 | -6,957 | -9,863 | -15,947 | -15,938 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2013 | 2006 |
| Model | S-Class | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,631 lb. | 4,441 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 59.9 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 59.4 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.4 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 72% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 20% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 72% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
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