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

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,580

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $51,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,952

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $48,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,490 $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $25,606 $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322
Adrenaline Package 2,995        
Electronics Package 545        
Navigation system 1,995        
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510        
Floor mats 65        
Satellite radio 195        
Wood trim       0 0
Adrenaline Package 2,756        
Electronics Package 463        
Navigation system 1,696        
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433        
Floor mats 47        
Satellite radio 166        
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 6,305 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 5,561 0 0 0 0
Destination 785 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,580 $85,975 $108,975 $150,625 $219,775
Total Invoice $31,952 $80,022 $101,412 $140,146 $204,547

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,012
Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp V6329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionA5T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$34,580$85,975$108,975$150,625$219,775
Adjustments for Features0-12,955-16,005-20,980-27,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,580$73,020$92,970$129,645$192,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,950$56,625$119,475
Total Invoice$31,952$80,022$101,412$140,146$204,547
Adjustments for Features0-12,058-14,894-19,520-25,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,952$67,964$86,518$120,626$179,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,554$52,662$111,193

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

Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows$200    
Power sliding rear window$250    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning    $200
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear defrost $200$200$200$200
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards$350    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather headliner    $1000
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,375$17,330$20,380$25,355$31,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,955$16,005$20,980$27,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,058-14,894-19,520-25,390

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

Model Year20082016
ModelExplorer Sport TracSL
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase130.5 in101.8 in
Length210.2 in181.8 in
Width73.7 in73.9 in
Height72.5 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.08.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.013.5 ft3

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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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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