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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: $35,325

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $19,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,542

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $18,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLKSLKSLK
TrimLimitedSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $31,010 $45,950 $50,950 $65,700
Base Invoice $28,752 $42,734 $47,384 $61,101
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505      
Multimedia Package   2,980 2,980 2,980
Heating Package   990 990  
Premium I Package   2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Automatic climate control, front   730 730 730
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129      
Multimedia Package   2,771 2,771 2,771
Heating Package   921 921  
Premium I Package   2,744 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Automatic climate control, front   679 679 679
Options (change) 3,500 8,370 8,370 4,430
Options (change) 2,975 7,785 7,785 4,120
Destination 815 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $35,325 $55,195 $60,195 $72,005
Total Invoice $32,542 $51,394 $56,044 $67,096

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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: $13,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,265
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLKSLKSLK
TrimLimitedSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp V6228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionA5M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,325$55,195$60,195$72,005
Adjustments for Features0-6,000-7,050-7,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,325$49,195$53,145$64,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$15,510
Total Invoice$32,542$51,394$56,044$67,096
Adjustments for Features0-5,587-6,564-6,802
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,542$45,807$49,480$60,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,673$14,487

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

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLKSLKSLK
TrimLimitedSLK300SLK350SLK55 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   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
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 
911 assist$25   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
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
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150 
No leather in second row $-300$-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
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$5,275$11,275$12,325$12,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,000$7,050$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,587-6,564-6,802

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

Model Year20092009
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested47556%
Total Not Requested37544%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71553%
Total Not Requested62547%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested75032%
Total Not Requested159068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71553%
Total Not Requested62547%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested75032%
Total Not Requested159068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71553%
Total Not Requested62547%

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