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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: $36,850

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $59,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,856

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $56,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132013201320082008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $92,350 $93,000 $95,000 $140,000 $160,300 $212,000 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $85,886 $86,490 $88,350 $130,200 $149,079 $197,160 $27,273 $30,178
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 2,450 2,450 2,450        
Sun and Sirius Package             560 560
Third-row seat             875 375
Luxury Package             1,290  
Navigation system             1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package             510  
Obstacle detection, rear             295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted             1,295 1,295
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 2,278 2,278 2,278        
Sun and Sirius Package             476 476
Third-row seat             744 319
Luxury Package             1,097  
Navigation system             1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package             433  
Obstacle detection, rear             251  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted             1,101 1,101
Options (change) 2,450 2,450 2,450 2,450 0 0 6,820 4,225
Options (change) 2,278 2,278 2,278 2,278 0 0 5,798 3,592
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 905 785 785
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 $36,850 $37,405
Total Invoice $90,069 $90,673 $92,533 $134,383 $152,584 $200,165 $33,856 $34,555

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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: $51,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,290
Model Year20132013201320132013201320082008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$96,705$97,355$99,355$144,355$163,805$215,005$36,850$37,405
Adjustments for Features-7,455-9,155-7,405-11,255-17,605-17,6050-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,250$88,200$91,950$133,100$146,200$197,400$36,850$37,155
Cost Above Minimum$1,050$0$3,750$44,900$58,000$109,200$0$305
Total Invoice$90,069$90,673$92,533$134,383$152,584$200,165$33,856$34,555
Adjustments for Features-6,943-8,527-6,897-10,478-16,399-16,3900-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,126$82,146$85,636$123,905$136,185$183,775$33,856$34,324
Cost Above Minimum$980$0$3,490$41,759$54,039$101,629$0$468

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

Model Year20132013201320132013201320082008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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    
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  
Full-size spare tire      $225$225
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  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150  
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  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate      $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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
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  
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  
Rear bumper protector      $40$40
Running boards      $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings      $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
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  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
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  
USB port      $25$25
Voice control for external devices      $0$0
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150  
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100    
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 door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250  
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  
Metal pedals   $75    
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  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650  
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     
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels       $600
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50  
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$14,645$16,345$14,595$18,445$24,795$24,795$7,190$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,455$9,155$7,405$11,255$17,605$17,605$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,943-8,527-6,897-10,478-16,399-16,3900-231

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

Model Year20132008
ModelS-ClassExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in113.7 in
Length206.5 in193.4 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height58.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,631 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.483.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%

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