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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: $42,030 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $72,285 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,784 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $67,595 | |||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2010 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $92,900 | $139,500 | $36,280 |
| Base Invoice | $86,397 | $129,735 | $33,774 |
| Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS | 1,950 | 1,950 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,650 | 2,650 | |
| Executive Rear Seat Package | 3,500 | 3,500 | |
| Rear Seat Package | 3,000 | 3,000 | |
| Warmth and Comfort Package | 2,600 | 2,600 | |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 2,290 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,500 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,700 | ||
| Navigation and Moon Package | 2,845 | ||
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | 795 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,295 | ||
| Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS | 1,814 | 1,814 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,465 | 2,465 | |
| Executive Rear Seat Package | 3,255 | 3,255 | |
| Rear Seat Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Warmth and Comfort Package | 2,418 | 2,418 | |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 2,130 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,185 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,581 | ||
| Navigation and Moon Package | 2,418 | ||
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | 676 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,101 | ||
| Options (change) | 20,490 | 15,400 | 4,935 |
| Options (change) | 19,057 | 14,323 | 4,195 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 815 |
| Total Price | $114,315 | $155,825 | $42,030 |
| Total Invoice | $106,379 | $144,983 | $38,784 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,910 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,079 | |||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2010 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 190, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/40-20 | 235/65-18 |
| Total Price | $114,315 | $155,825 | $42,030 |
| Adjustments for Features | -12,375 | -14,625 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $101,940 | $141,200 | $42,030 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $39,260 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $106,379 | $144,983 | $38,784 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,516 | -13,607 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $94,863 | $131,376 | $38,784 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $36,513 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2010 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| 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 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | $450 | $450 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Foldaway tray tables, second row | $150 | $150 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated second row armrests | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | |
| Power footrest, right rear seat | $250 | $250 | |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 legrest, right second row seat | $500 | $500 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $20,820 | $23,070 | $8,445 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $12,375 | $14,625 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -11,516 | -13,607 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2014 | 2010 |
| 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 | 74.8 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,730 lb. | 4,441 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.7 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.7 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 43.0 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 | 16.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Foldaway tray tables, second row | 150 | No |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, second row | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
| Executive Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power legrest, right second row seat | 500 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | 450 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1475 | 100% |
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row | 50 | No |
| Power footrest, right rear seat | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Warmth and Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Heated second row armrests | 100 | No |
| Heated front row armrests | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1375 | 100% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 9% |
| Total Not Requested | 2425 | 91% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Foldaway tray tables, second row | 150 | No |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, second row | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
| Executive Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power legrest, right second row seat | 500 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | 450 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1475 | 100% |
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row | 50 | No |
| Power footrest, right rear seat | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Warmth and Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Heated second row armrests | 100 | No |
| Heated front row armrests | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1375 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation and Moon Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 690 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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