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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: $37,210

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $16,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,450

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $15,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracSLKSLKSLK
TrimLimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUT2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,065 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $30,804 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Package 201A 1,335      
Navigation system 1,995 1,200 1,200 1,200
Heating Package   980 980  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
iPod integration   375 375 375
Automatic climate control, front   720 720 720
Premium II Package   3,995 3,995 1,410
CD changer, remote   450 450 450
Package 201A 1,135      
Navigation system 1,696 1,116 1,116 1,116
Heating Package   911 911  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   659 659 659
iPod integration   349 349 349
Automatic climate control, front   670 670 670
Premium II Package   3,715 3,715 1,311
CD changer, remote   418 418 418
Options (change) 3,330 8,430 8,430 4,865
Options (change) 2,831 7,838 7,838 4,523
Destination 815 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $37,210 $53,455 $58,755 $70,240
Total Invoice $34,450 $49,773 $54,701 $65,474

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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: $11,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,315
Model Year2010200820082008
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)190, 7380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,210$53,455$58,755$70,240
Adjustments for Features0-4,305-5,355-5,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,210$49,150$53,400$64,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$15,485
Total Invoice$34,450$49,773$54,701$65,474
Adjustments for Features0-4,008-4,986-5,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,450$45,765$49,715$60,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$14,484

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

Model Year2010200820082008
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   
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   
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rigid bed cover$700   
Roof rack$300   
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
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, bright finish$500   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
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   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,945$11,250$12,300$12,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,305$5,355$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,008-4,986-5,225

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

Model Year20102008
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

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 audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

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 link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested80027%
Total Not Requested219073%

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 link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested80027%
Total Not Requested219073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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