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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class 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.
Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $45,165 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $50,690 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,815 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $47,503 | |||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2006 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | E-Class |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | E55 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $38,200 | $43,100 | $82,600 |
| Base Invoice | $35,622 | $40,191 | $76,818 |
| Package 301A | 2,600 | ||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | 595 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,150 | 1,150 | 3,110 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| Package 401A | 4,300 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,650 | ||
| Folding third row seats | 995 | ||
| Satellite radio | 500 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 925 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,080 | ||
| Power liftgate | 520 | ||
| Package 301A | 2,269 | ||
| Cargo cover | 114 | 114 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | 519 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,004 | 1,004 | 2,892 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | 1,392 | |
| Package 401A | 3,752 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,395 | ||
| Folding third row seats | 925 | ||
| Satellite radio | 465 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 860 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,004 | ||
| Power liftgate | 484 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,070 | 7,175 | 10,780 |
| Options (change) | 5,298 | 6,262 | 10,025 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $45,165 | $51,170 | $95,855 |
| Total Invoice | $41,815 | $47,348 | $89,318 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,540 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,363 | |||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2006 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | E-Class |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | E55 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 469hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 420, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $45,165 | $51,170 | $95,855 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,300 | -150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,165 | $48,870 | $95,705 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,705 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $41,815 | $47,348 | $89,318 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,128 | -140 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,815 | $45,220 | $89,178 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,405 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2006 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | E-Class |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | E55 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | ||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Rear-facing third row seats | $0 | ||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,670 | $10,970 | $8,820 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,300 | $150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,128 | -140 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2015 | 2006 |
| Model | Explorer | E-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 112.4 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 190.9 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,535 lb. | 3,991 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 52.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 35.6 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55
| Folding third row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | Yes |
| Third-row 2-person bench | 0 | No |
| Rear-facing third row seats | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 200 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 200 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 51% |
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