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

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,950

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $20,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,968

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $19,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelExplorer Sport TracM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,490 $47,270 $58,800 $96,100
Base Invoice $25,606 $43,961 $54,684 $89,373
Electronics Package 545      
Adrenaline Package 2,995      
Navigation system 1,995      
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510      
Class IV trailer hitch 225      
Floor mats 65      
Sunroof 850      
Satellite radio 195      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295      
Premium 1 Package   3,700 3,700  
Class III trailer hitch   550 550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Running boards   670   0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950 1,950 1,950
Electronics Package 463      
Adrenaline Package 2,756      
Navigation system 1,696      
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433      
Class IV trailer hitch 192      
Floor mats 47      
Sunroof 723      
Satellite radio 166      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101      
Premium 1 Package   3,441 3,441  
Class III trailer hitch   512 512 512
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Running boards   623   0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814 1,814 1,814
Options (change) 8,675 9,210 8,540 2,500
Options (change) 7,577 8,567 7,944 2,326
Destination 785 905 905 905
Total Price $36,950 $57,385 $68,245 $99,505
Total Invoice $33,968 $53,433 $63,533 $92,604

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,763
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelExplorer Sport TracM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA5T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$36,950$57,385$68,245$99,505
Adjustments for Features0-5,050-7,050-14,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,950$52,335$61,195$85,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,860$32,945
Total Invoice$33,968$53,433$63,533$92,604
Adjustments for Features0-4,702-6,563-13,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,968$48,731$56,970$79,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,239$30,635

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

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelExplorer Sport TracM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power sliding rear window$250   
Proximity key   $250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear defrost $200$200$200
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $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
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,400$9,450$11,450$18,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,050$7,050$14,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,702-6,563-13,238

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

Model Year20082013
ModelExplorer Sport TracM-Class
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.5 in114.8 in
Length210.2 in189.1 in
Width73.7 in75.2 in
Height72.5 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.036.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.071.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350Yes
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 Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested91544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested91544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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