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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: $41,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,675

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $38,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelExplorer Sport TracCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,490 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $25,606 $69,890 $101,277
Navigation system 1,995    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510    
Adrenaline Package 2,995    
Electronics Package 545    
Satellite radio 195    
Floor mats 65    
Sunroof 850    
Folding second row seats   440  
Navigation system 1,696    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433    
Adrenaline Package 2,756    
Electronics Package 463    
Satellite radio 166    
Floor mats 47    
Sunroof 723    
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 7,155 440 0
Options (change) 6,284 409 0
Destination 785 995 995
Total Price $35,430 $76,585 $109,895
Total Invoice $32,675 $71,294 $102,272

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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: $33,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,107
Model Year200820182018
ModelExplorer Sport TracCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA5T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
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$76,585$109,895
Adjustments for Features0-8,070-12,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,430$68,515$97,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,935
Total Invoice$32,675$71,294$102,272
Adjustments for Features0-7,512-11,582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,675$63,782$90,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,908

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

Model Year200820182018
ModelExplorer Sport TracCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power sliding rear window$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
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
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,600$11,670$16,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,070$12,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,512-11,582

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

Model Year20082018
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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