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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $54,935 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||||
| Difference: $40,890 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $52,507 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||||
| Difference: $36,677 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Platinum | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $53,940 | $86,950 | $110,800 | $151,350 | $219,850 |
| Base Invoice | $51,512 | $80,864 | $103,044 | $140,756 | $204,461 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,250 | 2,250 | 2,250 | ||
| Premium Package | 5,050 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,093 | 2,093 | 2,093 | ||
| Premium Package | 4,697 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 0 | 7,950 | 2,900 | 2,900 | 650 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 7,395 | 2,698 | 2,698 | 605 |
| Destination | 995 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $54,935 | $95,825 | $114,625 | $155,175 | $222,725 |
| Total Invoice | $52,507 | $89,184 | $106,667 | $144,379 | $207,291 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,560 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,647 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Platinum | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | T6 | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 12 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $54,935 | $95,825 | $114,625 | $155,175 | $222,725 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,330 | -4,330 | -9,805 | -12,005 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $54,935 | $91,495 | $110,295 | $145,370 | $210,720 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $18,800 | $53,875 | $119,225 |
| Total Invoice | $52,507 | $89,184 | $106,667 | $144,379 | $207,291 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,030 | -4,029 | -9,123 | -11,173 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $52,507 | $85,154 | $102,638 | $135,256 | $196,118 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $17,484 | $50,102 | $110,964 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Platinum | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Remote climate control | $25 | ||||
| Remote start | $150 | ||||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Curve control | $50 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||
| Safety key | $5 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | |||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $13,160 | $17,490 | $17,490 | $22,965 | $25,165 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,330 | $4,330 | $9,805 | $12,005 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,030 | -4,029 | -9,123 | -11,173 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | SL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 101.7 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,458 lb. | 3,827 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 53% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 53% |
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