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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: $37,210

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $60,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,450

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $56,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008200820082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,065 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $30,804 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Package 201A 1,335        
Navigation system 1,995        
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510 510
Wood trim       0 0
Package 201A 1,135        
Navigation system 1,696        
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474 474
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 3,330 510 510 510 510
Options (change) 2,831 474 474 474 474
Destination 815 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $37,210 $97,985 $137,185 $133,285 $191,185
Total Invoice $34,450 $91,278 $127,825 $124,198 $178,045

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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: $48,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,687
Model Year20102008200820082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp V6382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionA5T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$37,210$97,985$137,185$133,285$191,185
Adjustments for Features0-11,960-13,660-12,810-13,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,210$86,025$123,525$120,475$177,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,500$34,450$91,400
Total Invoice$34,450$91,278$127,825$124,198$178,045
Adjustments for Features0-11,141-12,728-11,937-12,814
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,450$80,137$115,097$112,261$165,231
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,960$32,124$85,094

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

Model Year20102008200820082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedSL550SL600SL55 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   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$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, rear$250    
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
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 IV trailer hitch$300    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rigid bed cover$700    
Roof rack$300    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
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    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Tubular side steps, bright finish$500    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0    
Media drive$15    
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
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
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    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
White-letter tires$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,895$18,855$20,555$19,705$20,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,960$13,660$12,810$13,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,141-12,728-11,937-12,814

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

Model Year20102008
ModelExplorer Sport TracSL
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase130.5 in100.8 in
Length210.2 in178.5 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height72.5 in51.0 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
0.07.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.010.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Total Requested47546%
Total Not Requested55054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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