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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: $49,630

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $65,442

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,703

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $61,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassExplorer
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $222,000 $38,100
Base Invoice $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $206,460 $35,528
Premium Package 4,500 4,500      
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650 2,650   1,995
Executive Rear Seat Package 3,500 3,500 3,500    
Rear Seat Package 3,000 3,000 3,000    
Warmth and Comfort Package 2,600 2,600 2,600    
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,290 2,290      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800    
Rear spoiler   500      
Polished alloy wheels     1,700   595
Package 302A / 303A         5,600
Panoramic sunroof         1,595
Second-row buckets         750
Second-row high console         100
Premium Package 4,185 4,185      
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 2,465   1,741
Executive Rear Seat Package 3,255 3,255 3,255    
Rear Seat Package 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Warmth and Comfort Package 2,418 2,418 2,418    
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,130 2,130      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604    
Rear spoiler   465      
Polished alloy wheels     1,581   519
Package 302A / 303A         4,886
Panoramic sunroof         1,392
Second-row buckets         655
Second-row high console         87
Options (change) 23,290 23,790 18,200 1,950 10,635
Options (change) 21,661 22,126 16,927 1,814 9,280
Destination 925 925 925 925 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 2,100 0
Total Price $118,615 $115,072 $160,575 $226,975 $49,630
Total Invoice $110,378 $106,800 $149,401 $211,299 $45,703

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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: $56,127
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,452
Model Year20152015201520152013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassExplorer
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20255/40-20255/50-20
Total Price$118,615$115,072$160,575$226,975$49,630
Adjustments for Features-8,790-9,315-11,690-18,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$109,825$105,757$148,885$208,785$49,630
Cost Above Minimum$4,068$0$43,128$103,028$0
Total Invoice$110,378$106,800$149,401$211,299$45,703
Adjustments for Features-8,180-8,645-10,877-16,9340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$102,198$98,155$138,524$194,365$45,703
Cost Above Minimum$4,043$0$40,369$96,210$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassExplorer
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0 $0 
AWD  $1700  
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Eco accelerator $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row$50$50$50$50 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Animal detection, night   $50 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row$50$50$50$50 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100 
Curve control    $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Night vision   $1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Safety key    $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control    $25
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Roof rails    $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0    
Rear spoiler $200  $200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input    $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row$450$450$450$450 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150$150$150$150 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated front row armrests$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row armrests$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather headliner   $1000 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225$225$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat$250$250$250$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power legrest, right second row seat$500$500$500$500 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Power-stowing third row seats    $1000
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Tailgating position, third row seats    $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$17,570$18,095$20,470$26,970$8,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,790$9,315$11,690$18,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,180-8,645-10,877-16,9340

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

Model Year20152013
ModelS-ClassExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in112.6 in
Length206.5 in197.1 in
Width74.8 in78.9 in
Height58.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130049%
Total Not Requested137551%
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested135093%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130049%
Total Not Requested137551%
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested135093%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested135093%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Lane keeping assist system200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested432584%
Total Not Requested80016%

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