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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: $57,775

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $61,657

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,206

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $55,650

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Model Year201620162016201620162018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassExplorer
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $95,650 $95,650 $143,250 $162,650 $224,650 $53,940
Base Invoice $88,955 $88,955 $133,223 $151,265 $208,925 $51,512
Premium Package 4,500 4,500        
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,950 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      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450 4,450 4,450      
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950 950 950      
Rear spoiler   500        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0  
Second-row buckets           695
Second-row high console           150
Premium Package 4,185 4,185        
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 2,465     1,895
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      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139 4,139 4,139      
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884 884 884      
Rear spoiler   465        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0  
Second-row buckets           660
Second-row high console           144
Options (change) 26,400 26,900 21,900 1,950 1,950 2,840
Options (change) 24,554 25,019 20,369 1,814 1,814 2,699
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,300 2,100 0
Total Price $122,975 $119,432 $166,075 $166,825 $229,625 $57,775
Total Invoice $114,434 $110,856 $154,517 $155,304 $213,764 $55,206

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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: $56,162
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,550
Model Year201620162016201620162018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassExplorer
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12365hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20255/50-20
Total Price$122,975$119,432$166,075$166,825$229,625$57,775
Adjustments for Features-4,970-5,495-7,220-11,970-12,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,005$113,937$158,855$154,855$216,855$57,775
Cost Above Minimum$4,068$0$44,918$40,918$102,918$0
Total Invoice$114,434$110,856$154,517$155,304$213,764$55,206
Adjustments for Features-4,625-5,100-6,718-11,143-11,8880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$109,809$105,756$147,799$144,161$201,876$55,206
Cost Above Minimum$4,053$0$42,043$38,405$96,120$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassExplorer
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Eco accelerator $100    
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Remote start     $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Animal detection, night   $50$50 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Curve control     $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control     $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Safety key     $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire     $150
Terrain selector     $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control     $25
Vehicle health reports     $0
Wide-view front camera     $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch     $250
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Roof rails     $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50$50 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$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$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Rear bumper protector     $40
Rear spoiler $200   $200
Tow hook(s), front     $40
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0
Android Auto support     $100
Apple CarPlay support     $100
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row$450$450$450$450$450 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150$150$150$150$150 
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated front row armrests$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row armrests$100$100$100$100$100 
Leather headliner    $1000 
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Massage, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225$225$225$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat$250$250$250$250$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power legrest, right second row seat$500$500$500$500$500 
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Power release, second row seats     $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Power-stowing third row seats     $1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650  
Tailgating position, third row seats     $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Total Value of Features$16,505$17,030$18,755$23,505$24,305$11,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,970$5,495$7,220$11,970$12,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,625-5,100-6,718-11,143-11,8880

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

Model Year20162018
ModelS-ClassExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in112.6 in
Length206.5 in198.3 in
Width74.8 in78.9 in
Height58.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 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
16.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.381.7 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 seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested92535%
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 seats200Yes
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 Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested92535%
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 seats200Yes
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 Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

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 seats200Yes
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 Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600

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
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65

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 Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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