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

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

Lowest Total Price: $37,005

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $13,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,244

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $12,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracR-Class
TrimLimitedR350 / R320
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $27,490 $42,100
Base Invoice $25,606 $39,153
Adrenaline Package 2,995  
Electronics Package 545  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Floor mats 65  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
AWD 2,520 2,500
Full Leather Seating Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
iPod integration   375
Heated front seats   710
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,250
Adrenaline Package 2,756  
Electronics Package 463  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Floor mats 47  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101  
AWD 2,294 2,325
Full Leather Seating Package   2,046
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
iPod integration   349
Heated front seats   660
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,162
Options (change) 8,730 7,745
Options (change) 7,853 7,202
Destination 785 875
Total Price $37,005 $50,720
Total Invoice $34,244 $47,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,397
Model Year20082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracR-Class
TrimLimitedR350 / R320
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionA6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG15/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/55-18
Total Price$37,005$50,720
Adjustments for Features0-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,005$47,940
Total Invoice$34,244$47,230
Adjustments for Features0-2,589
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,244$44,641

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

Model Year20082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracR-Class
TrimLimitedR350 / R320
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear defrost $200
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$6,775$9,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,589

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class features.

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

Model Year20082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracR-Class
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.5 in126.6 in
Length210.2 in203.0 in
Width73.7 in75.7 in
Height72.5 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,793 lb.4,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		0.015.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		0.042.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.085.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class specs.

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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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