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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $27,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,251

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $25,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelExplorerExplorerCLK
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCLK550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $56,800
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $52,824
Convenience Package 1,995    
Navigation system 1,995   2,320
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Premium I Package     2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Heated front seats     730
Bluetooth cell phone link     875
Convenience Package 1,696    
Navigation system 1,696   2,158
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Premium I Package     2,604
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Heated front seats     679
Bluetooth cell phone link     814
Options (change) 3,990 2,845 7,445
Options (change) 3,392 2,418 6,925
Destination 815 815 875
Total Price $38,085 $39,940 $65,120
Total Invoice $35,251 $37,007 $60,624

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,182
Model Year201020102009
ModelExplorerExplorerCLK
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCLK550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,085$39,940$65,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,085$38,840$64,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0
Total Invoice$35,251$37,007$60,624
Adjustments for Features0-1,019-191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,251$35,988$60,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$737$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year201020102009
ModelExplorerExplorerCLK
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCLK550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row low console  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, remote  $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,260$6,360$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,019-191

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerCLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in106.9 in
Length193.4 in183.2 in
Width73.7 in68.5 in
Height72.8 in55.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in45.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185067%
Total Not Requested92533%
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
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
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 CLK CLK550

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested80044%

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