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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: $52,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,542

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $49,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $31,010 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $28,752 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Convenience Package 995        
Navigation system 2,505        
Wood trim       0 0
Convenience Package 846        
Navigation system 2,129        
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 3,500 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,975 0 0 0 0
Destination 815 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,325 $87,875 $111,725 $152,275 $222,075
Total Invoice $32,542 $81,789 $103,969 $141,681 $206,686

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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: $38,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,714
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp V6362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionA5T9T9T7T7
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)235/65-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$35,325$87,875$111,725$152,275$222,075
Adjustments for Features0-14,540-17,590-23,065-27,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,325$73,335$94,135$129,210$194,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,800$55,875$121,575
Total Invoice$32,542$81,789$103,969$141,681$206,686
Adjustments for Features0-13,533-16,369-21,460-25,283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,542$68,256$87,600$120,221$181,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,344$51,965$113,147

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

Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $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
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
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 
911 assist$25    
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$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$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 
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50
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
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 
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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
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
Tubular side steps$350    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
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
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
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
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
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
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
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
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$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting   $1000$1000
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$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0    
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,925$19,465$22,515$27,990$32,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,540$17,590$23,065$27,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,533-16,369-21,460-25,283

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

Model Year20092017
ModelExplorer Sport TracSL
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase130.5 in101.7 in
Length210.2 in182.3 in
Width73.7 in73.9 in
Height72.5 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,827 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested72585%
Total Not Requested12515%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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