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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: $56,930

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $106,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,402

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $98,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassExplorer
TrimS600S65 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $160,300 $212,000 $53,940
Base Invoice $149,079 $197,160 $51,512
Heated steering wheel   0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Heated steering wheel   0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,895
Options (change) 0 0 1,995
Options (change) 0 0 1,895
Destination 905 905 995
Gas Tax 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $163,805 $215,005 $56,930
Total Invoice $152,584 $200,165 $54,402

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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: $102,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $93,739
Model Year201320132018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassExplorer
TrimS600S65 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine510hp V12621hp V12365hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1200, 151200, 15500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/35-20255/50-20
Total Price$163,805$215,005$56,930
Adjustments for Features-4,770-4,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$159,035$210,135$56,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$51,100$0
Total Invoice$152,584$200,165$54,402
Adjustments for Features-4,443-4,5340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$148,141$195,631$54,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$47,490$0

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

Model Year201320132018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassExplorer
TrimS600S65 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Night vision$1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection, night$50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Rear bumper protector  $40
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, second row seats$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats$150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$17,005$17,105$12,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,770$4,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,443-4,5340

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

Model Year20132018
ModelS-ClassExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in112.6 in
Length206.5 in198.3 in
Width73.7 in78.9 in
Height58.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,631 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 Room59.9 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 Room59.4 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
16.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.481.7 ft3

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