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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: $40,055

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $16,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,869

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $16,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelExplorer Sport TracM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,065 $48,990 $57,590 $94,990
Base Invoice $30,804 $45,561 $53,559 $88,341
Navigation system 1,995      
Adrenaline Package 3,330      
Sunroof 850      
Premium 1 Package   3,600 3,600  
Class III trailer hitch   550 550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Running boards   670   0
Navigation system 1,696      
Adrenaline Package 2,831      
Sunroof 723      
Premium 1 Package   3,348 3,348  
Class III trailer hitch   512 512 512
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Running boards   623   0
Options (change) 6,175 7,160 6,490 550
Options (change) 5,250 6,660 6,037 512
Destination 815 875 875 875
Total Price $40,055 $57,025 $64,955 $96,415
Total Invoice $36,869 $53,096 $60,471 $89,728

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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: $11,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,381
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelExplorer Sport TracM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA5T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$40,055$57,025$64,955$96,415
Adjustments for Features0-5,205-5,205-12,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,055$51,820$59,750$83,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,930$31,965
Total Invoice$36,869$53,096$60,471$89,728
Adjustments for Features0-4,846-4,846-11,754
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,869$48,250$55,625$77,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,375$29,724

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

Model Year2010201220122012
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   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power sliding rear window$250   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key   $250
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 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
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
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
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
Rigid bed cover$700   
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
HD radio $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
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
Interior ambient lighting   $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$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
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
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$4,305$9,510$9,510$16,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,205$5,205$12,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,846-4,846-11,754

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

Model Year20102012
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
255/50R20 tires400No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Total Requested87556%
Total Not Requested67544%

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?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested119062%
Total Not Requested72538%

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?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested119062%
Total Not Requested72538%

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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