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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: $37,409

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,016

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $35,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelExplorer Sport TracCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,490 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $25,606 $60,357 $80,538
Leather seating surfaces 995    
Electronics Package 545    
Sunroof 850    
Floor mats 65    
Satellite radio 195 699 699
Obstacle detection, rear 295 1,100 1,100
Navigation system 1,995 1,240 1,240
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510    
CD changer, in-dash   430 430
Heated front seats   690  
Leather seating surfaces 846    
Electronics Package 463    
Sunroof 723    
Floor mats 47    
Satellite radio 166 650 650
Obstacle detection, rear 251 1,023 1,023
Navigation system 1,696 1,153 1,153
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433    
CD changer, in-dash   400 400
Heated front seats   642  
Options (change) 5,450 4,159 3,469
Options (change) 4,625 3,868 3,226
Destination 785 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $33,725 $71,134 $92,544
Total Invoice $31,016 $66,300 $86,239

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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: $33,629
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,761
Model Year200820062006
ModelExplorer Sport TracCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionA5T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$33,725$71,134$92,544
Adjustments for Features0-3,780-4,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,725$67,354$87,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,460
Total Invoice$31,016$66,300$86,239
Adjustments for Features0-3,523-4,408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,016$62,777$81,831
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,054

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

Model Year200820062006
ModelExplorer Sport TracCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power sliding rear window$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
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 
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 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
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
Folding second row seats$300  
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
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
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$4,100$7,880$8,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,780$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,523-4,408

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

Model Year20082006
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.3,813 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 CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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