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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: $35,430

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $37,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,675

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $34,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelExplorer Sport TracCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,490 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $25,606 $66,309 $88,257
Adrenaline Package 2,995    
Electronics Package 545    
Navigation system 1,995    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510    
Floor mats 65    
Sunroof 850    
Satellite radio 195    
Folding second row seats   440  
Adrenaline Package 2,756    
Electronics Package 463    
Navigation system 1,696    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433    
Floor mats 47    
Sunroof 723    
Satellite radio 166    
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 7,155 440 0
Options (change) 6,284 409 0
Destination 785 875 875
Total Price $35,430 $72,615 $95,775
Total Invoice $32,675 $67,593 $89,132

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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: $31,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,245
Model Year200820122012
ModelExplorer Sport TracCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA5T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,430$72,615$95,775
Adjustments for Features0-6,095-7,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,430$66,520$88,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,135
Total Invoice$32,675$67,593$89,132
Adjustments for Features0-5,673-6,626
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,675$61,920$82,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,586

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

Model Year200820122012
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  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear defrost $200$200
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,475$9,570$10,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,095$7,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,673-6,626

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

Model Year20082012
ModelExplorer Sport TracCLS
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in113.2 in
Length210.2 in194.5 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height72.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume0.015.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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