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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: $36,175

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $32,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,265

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $30,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelExplorer Sport TracCLSCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,010 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $28,752 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
Navigation system 2,505      
Convenience Package 995      
Sunroof 850      
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Navigation system 2,129      
Convenience Package 846      
Sunroof 723      
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Options (change) 4,350 440 440 0
Options (change) 3,698 409 409 0
Destination 815 925 925 925
Total Price $36,175 $68,915 $76,215 $109,825
Total Invoice $33,265 $64,156 $70,945 $102,202

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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: $27,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,292
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelExplorer Sport TracCLSCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA5T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,175$68,915$76,215$109,825
Adjustments for Features0-4,940-7,280-11,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,175$63,975$68,935$98,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,960$34,195
Total Invoice$33,265$64,156$70,945$102,202
Adjustments for Features0-4,599-6,777-10,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,265$59,557$64,168$91,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,611$31,799

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

Model Year2009201720172017
ModelExplorer Sport TracCLSCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power sliding rear window$250   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Roof rails$250   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear defrost $200$200$200
Residual heat $50$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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Tubular side steps$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,715$9,655$11,995$16,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,940$7,280$11,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,599-6,777-10,846

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

Model Year20092017
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.4,035 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%

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