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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,725

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $41,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,016

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $38,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,490 $67,950 $93,550
Base Invoice $25,606 $63,194 $87,002
Leather seating surfaces 995    
Electronics Package 545    
Navigation system 1,995    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510    
Sunroof 850    
Satellite radio 195    
Floor mats 65    
Obstacle detection, rear 295 1,120 1,120
Premium Package 1   2,860 2,125
iPod integration   425 425
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510
Leather seating surfaces 846    
Electronics Package 463    
Navigation system 1,696    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433    
Sunroof 723    
Satellite radio 166    
Floor mats 47    
Obstacle detection, rear 251 1,042 1,042
Premium Package 1   2,660 1,976
iPod integration   395 395
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474
Options (change) 5,450 4,915 4,180
Options (change) 4,625 4,571 3,887
Destination 785 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $33,725 $75,040 $101,205
Total Invoice $31,016 $69,940 $94,364

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,444
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionA5T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$33,725$75,040$101,205
Adjustments for Features0-5,880-7,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,725$69,160$93,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,465
Total Invoice$31,016$69,940$94,364
Adjustments for Features0-5,480-7,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,016$64,460$87,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,836

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power sliding rear window$250  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear defrost $200$200
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Tubular side steps$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,125$10,005$11,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,880$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,480-7,068

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracCLS
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in112.4 in
Length210.2 in193.0 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height72.5 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume0.015.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested87556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested87556%

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