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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: $36,395

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $75,287

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,828

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $69,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720072007
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $226,900 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $211,017 $26,790 $29,361
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      
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      
Premium Package 4,500 4,500        
Polished alloy wheels     1,700      
Electrically heated windshield       550 300 300
Luxury Package         1,450  
Quad Bucket Seating Group         795 795
Third-row seat         845 375
Ultimate Convenience Group         350 350
235/65R18         695  
Sunroof         850 850
Satellite radio         195 195
Obstacle detection, rear         255  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,295 1,295
Remote start         385 385
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      
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      
Premium Package 4,185 4,185        
Polished alloy wheels     1,581      
Electrically heated windshield       512 255 255
Luxury Package         1,232  
Quad Bucket Seating Group         676 676
Third-row seat         718 319
Ultimate Convenience Group         298 298
235/65R18         591  
Sunroof         723 723
Satellite radio         166 166
Obstacle detection, rear         217  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,101 1,101
Remote start         326 326
Options (change) 18,200 18,200 15,400 2,500 7,415 4,545
Options (change) 16,927 16,927 14,323 2,326 6,303 3,864
Destination 925 925 925 925 735 735
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $115,725 $111,682 $161,025 $232,425 $36,520 $36,395
Total Invoice $107,690 $103,647 $149,819 $216,368 $33,828 $33,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,892
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,532
Model Year201720172017201720072007
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T7T7A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20235/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$115,725$111,682$161,025$232,425$36,520$36,395
Adjustments for Features-15,270-15,395-17,245-25,29500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,455$96,287$143,780$207,130$36,520$36,395
Cost Above Minimum$4,168$0$47,493$110,843$125$0
Total Invoice$107,690$103,647$149,819$216,368$33,828$33,960
Adjustments for Features-14,210-14,287-16,045-23,54800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,480$89,360$133,774$192,820$33,828$33,960
Cost Above Minimum$4,120$0$44,414$103,460$0$132

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

Model Year201720172017201720072007
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200  
5-speed automatic    $900$900
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row$50$50$50$50  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad    $50$50
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals    $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start    $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Collision preparation system, rear   $100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Lane keeping assist   $400  
Night vision   $1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection   $50  
Pedestrian detection, night   $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch    $200$200
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails    $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield   $250$250$250
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100  
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$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    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Running boards    $350$350
Sunroof    $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000$1000
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Navigation system$600$600$600$600  
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
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 front seats$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150$150$150$150  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Folding third row seats    $600$600
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-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  
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  
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$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  
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0$0$0  
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$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
White-letter tires    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$22,520$22,645$24,495$32,545$7,250$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$15,270$15,395$17,245$25,295$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,210-14,287-16,045-23,54800

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

Model Year20172007
ModelS-ClassExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in113.7 in
Length206.5 in193.4 in
Width74.8 in73.7 in
Height58.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,664 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 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
16.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

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 seat belts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
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 length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested2509%
Total Not Requested242591%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

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 seat belts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
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 length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested2509%
Total Not Requested242591%

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 seat belts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
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 length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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 Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
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 bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
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 bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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