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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: $43,190

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,084

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320072007
ModelExplorerExplorerCLKCLK
TrimLimitedSportCLK350CLK550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $46,200 $54,900
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $42,966 $51,057
Package 301A 2,600      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Package 402A   4,130    
Premium III Package     1,000 1,000
Premium II Package     1,100 1,100
Premium Package     2,530 2,230
Satellite radio     510 510
Navigation system     2,270 2,270
Proximity key     1,100 1,100
Bluetooth cell phone link     925 925
Heated front seats     700 700
Power trunk closer     520 520
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700
Package 301A 2,269      
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392    
Package 402A   3,604    
Premium III Package     930 930
Premium II Package     1,023 1,023
Premium Package     2,353 2,074
Satellite radio     474 474
Navigation system     2,111 2,111
Proximity key     1,023 1,023
Bluetooth cell phone link     860 860
Heated front seats     651 651
Power trunk closer     484 484
Metallic paint (extra cost)     651 651
Options (change) 4,195 5,725 11,355 11,055
Options (change) 3,661 4,996 10,560 10,281
Destination 895 895 775 775
Total Price $43,190 $47,400 $58,330 $66,730
Total Invoice $40,084 $43,918 $54,301 $62,113

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,551
Model Year2013201320072007
ModelExplorerExplorerCLKCLK
TrimLimitedSportCLK350CLK550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6365hp V6268hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12320, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,190$47,400$58,330$66,730
Adjustments for Features-2,515-4,9150-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,675$42,485$58,330$66,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,810$0$8,100
Total Invoice$40,084$43,918$54,301$62,113
Adjustments for Features-2,334-4,5540-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,750$39,364$54,301$61,834
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0$7,533

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year2013201320072007
ModelExplorerExplorerCLKCLK
TrimLimitedSportCLK350CLK550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Terrain selector $200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Stowable third row seats $600  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,620$11,020$6,105$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$4,915$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,334-4,5540-279

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year20132007
ModelExplorerCLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in106.9 in
Length197.1 in183.2 in
Width78.9 in68.5 in
Height70.4 in55.4 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in45.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested102548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested165052%
Total Not Requested155048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested765100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested130066%
Total Not Requested66534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested765100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested56533%

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