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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: $39,500

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $12,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,442

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $12,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelExplorer Sport TracR-Class
TrimLimitedR350 / R320
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $31,010 $47,650
Base Invoice $28,752 $44,315
Convenience Package 995  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Sunroof 850  
AWD 2,525  
Adrenaline Package 1,995  
Class II trailer hitch   530
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Heated front seats   720
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650
Panoramic sunroof   1,050
Convenience Package 846  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Sunroof 723  
AWD 2,298  
Adrenaline Package 1,816  
Class II trailer hitch   493
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Heated front seats   670
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604
Panoramic sunroof   976
Options (change) 7,675 3,670
Options (change) 6,875 3,413
Destination 815 875
Total Price $39,500 $52,195
Total Invoice $36,442 $48,603

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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: $10,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,828
Model Year20092009
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)255/50-20255/55-18
Total Price$39,500$52,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,500$49,690
Total Invoice$36,442$48,603
Adjustments for Features0-2,333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,442$46,270

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

Model Year20092009
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
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
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 seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$7,550$10,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,333

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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 Year20092009
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested47556%
Total Not Requested37544%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
255/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested75097%

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

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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