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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,380

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $21,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,239

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $20,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200820082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLKSLKSLK
TrimLimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,175 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $24,706 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Electronics Package 595      
Leather upholstery 995      
Convenience Package 195      
Navigation system 1,995 1,200 1,200 1,200
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510      
Satellite radio 195      
Heating Package   980 980  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
Automatic climate control, front   720 720 720
Premium II Package   3,995 3,995 1,410
CD changer, remote   450 450 450
Electronics Package 506      
Leather upholstery 846      
Convenience Package 166      
Navigation system 1,696 1,116 1,116 1,116
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433      
Satellite radio 166      
Heating Package   911 911  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   659 659 659
Automatic climate control, front   670 670 670
Premium II Package   3,715 3,715 1,311
CD changer, remote   418 418 418
Options (change) 4,485 8,055 8,055 4,490
Options (change) 3,813 7,489 7,489 4,174
Destination 720 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $31,380 $53,080 $58,380 $69,865
Total Invoice $29,239 $49,424 $54,352 $65,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,179
Model Year2007200820082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLKSLKSLK
TrimLimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp V6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionA5M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,380$53,080$58,380$69,865
Adjustments for Features0-6,450-7,500-7,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,380$46,630$50,880$62,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$15,485
Total Invoice$29,239$49,424$54,352$65,125
Adjustments for Features0-6,006-6,983-7,224
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,239$43,418$47,369$57,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,951$14,483

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

Model Year2007200820082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLKSLKSLK
TrimLimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power sliding rear window$250   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear defrost $200$200$200
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Tubular side steps$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150 
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,400$10,850$11,900$12,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,450$7,500$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,006-6,983-7,224

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

Model Year20072008
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLK
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase130.5 in95.7 in
Length210.2 in160.7 in
Width73.7 in70.4 in
Height72.5 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 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
0.06.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.09.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested70023%
Total Not Requested229077%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested70023%
Total Not Requested229077%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested507%
Total Not Requested70093%

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