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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: $68,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,450

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $64,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLSL
TrimLimitedSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,065 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $30,804 $96,395 $130,609
Navigation system 1,995    
Package 201A 1,335    
Wood trim     0
Navigation system 1,696    
Package 201A 1,135    
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 3,330 0 0
Options (change) 2,831 0 0
Destination 815 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $37,210 $105,825 $143,915
Total Invoice $34,450 $98,570 $134,084

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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: $54,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,289
Model Year201020122012
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLSL
TrimLimitedSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA5T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$37,210$105,825$143,915
Adjustments for Features0-13,775-14,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,210$92,050$129,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,040
Total Invoice$34,450$98,570$134,084
Adjustments for Features0-12,831-13,812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,450$85,739$120,272
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,533

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

Model Year201020122012
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLSL
TrimLimitedSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $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
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear defrost $200$200
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Tubular side steps, bright finish$500  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,505$20,280$21,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,775$14,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,831-13,812

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

Model Year20102012
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
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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