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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: $21,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,542

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $20,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLKSLKSLK
TrimLimitedSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $31,010 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $28,752 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505      
Premium 2 Package   4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package   3,390    
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129      
Premium 2 Package   4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package   3,153    
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Options (change) 3,500 9,370 5,210 3,770
Options (change) 2,975 8,714 4,845 3,507
Destination 815 925 925 925
Total Price $35,325 $57,295 $65,335 $77,295
Total Invoice $32,542 $53,349 $60,826 $71,950

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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: $12,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,705
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLKSLKSLK
TrimLimitedSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp V6241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionA5T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$35,325$57,295$65,335$77,295
Adjustments for Features0-9,775-9,575-10,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,325$47,520$55,760$66,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,240$19,350
Total Invoice$32,542$53,349$60,826$71,950
Adjustments for Features0-9,102-8,914-9,704
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,542$44,247$51,912$62,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,665$17,999

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

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLKSLKSLK
TrimLimitedSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
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   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Tubular side steps$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$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$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$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,850$14,625$14,425$15,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,775$9,575$10,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,102-8,914-9,704

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

Model Year20092016
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLK
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase130.5 in95.7 in
Length210.2 in162.8 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height72.5 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 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
0.06.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.010.1 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 information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested106545%
Total Not Requested130055%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested101567%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested106545%
Total Not Requested130055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested106574%
Total Not Requested37526%

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