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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: $35,325

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $66,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,542

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $62,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $31,010 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $28,752 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Navigation system 2,505        
Convenience Package 995        
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140   1,140  
Wood trim       0 0
Navigation system 2,129        
Convenience Package 846        
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060   1,060  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 3,500 1,140 0 1,140 0
Options (change) 2,975 1,060 0 1,060 0
Destination 815 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $35,325 $101,815 $142,575 $139,615 $198,175
Total Invoice $32,542 $94,840 $132,838 $130,085 $184,546

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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: $52,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,020
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp V6382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionA5T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$35,325$101,815$142,575$139,615$198,175
Adjustments for Features0-14,255-16,555-15,605-16,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,325$87,560$126,020$124,010$181,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,460$36,450$93,960
Total Invoice$32,542$94,840$132,838$130,085$184,546
Adjustments for Features0-13,278-15,424-14,540-15,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,542$81,562$117,414$115,545$169,036
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,852$33,983$87,474

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

Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
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 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power sliding rear window$250    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key  $250 $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Roof rails$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
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    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Tubular side steps$350    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
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
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $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$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
White-letter tires$0    
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,075$19,330$21,630$20,680$21,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,255$16,555$15,605$16,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,278-15,424-14,540-15,510

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

Model Year20092009
ModelExplorer Sport TracSL
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase130.5 in100.8 in
Length210.2 in180.4 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height72.5 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.9 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
0.07.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.010.2 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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested72585%
Total Not Requested12515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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