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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: $38,585

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $73,097

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,557

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $68,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassExplorer
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $226,900 $32,395
Base Invoice $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $211,017 $30,178
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    
Sun and Sirius Package         560
Quad Bucket Seating Group         795
Third-row seat         375
Navigation system         1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,295
Remote start         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    
Sun and Sirius Package         476
Quad Bucket Seating Group         676
Third-row seat         319
Navigation system         1,696
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,101
Remote start         326
Options (change) 18,200 18,200 15,400 1,950 5,405
Options (change) 16,927 16,927 14,323 1,814 4,594
Destination 925 925 925 925 785
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 2,100 0
Total Price $115,725 $111,682 $161,025 $231,875 $38,585
Total Invoice $107,690 $103,647 $149,819 $215,856 $35,557

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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: $58,817
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,837
Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassExplorer
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12210hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20235/65-18
Total Price$115,725$111,682$161,025$231,875$38,585
Adjustments for Features-14,155-14,280-16,855-24,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,570$97,402$144,170$206,970$38,585
Cost Above Minimum$4,168$0$46,768$109,568$0
Total Invoice$107,690$103,647$149,819$215,856$35,557
Adjustments for Features-13,172-13,253-15,682-23,1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,518$90,394$134,137$192,672$35,557
Cost Above Minimum$4,124$0$43,743$102,278$0

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

Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassExplorer
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$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
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
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $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
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 
Full-size spare tire    $225
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
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails    $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
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
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $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
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 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Running boards    $350
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $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 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$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 external devices    $0
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
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
Folding third row seats    $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 door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
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 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 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
White-letter tires    $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$21,820$21,945$24,520$32,570$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,155$14,280$16,855$24,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,172-13,253-15,682-23,1840

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

Model Year20172008
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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250No
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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250No
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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height 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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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