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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: $38,085 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Difference: $63,730 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,251 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Difference: $59,589 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $33,280 | $36,280 | $98,500 | $139,100 | $135,000 | $194,700 |
| Base Invoice | $31,044 | $33,774 | $91,605 | $129,363 | $125,550 | $181,071 |
| Navigation system | 1,995 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 1,995 | |||||
| Navigation and Moon Package | 2,845 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,140 | 1,140 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 1,696 | |||||
| Navigation and Moon Package | 2,418 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,060 | 1,060 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 3,990 | 2,845 | 1,140 | 0 | 1,140 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,392 | 2,418 | 1,060 | 0 | 1,060 | 0 |
| Destination | 815 | 815 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $38,085 | $39,940 | $101,815 | $142,575 | $139,615 | $198,175 |
| Total Invoice | $35,251 | $37,007 | $94,840 | $132,838 | $130,085 | $184,546 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,970 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,635 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T7 | T5 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $38,085 | $39,940 | $101,815 | $142,575 | $139,615 | $198,175 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,100 | -11,760 | -14,060 | -13,110 | -14,160 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,085 | $38,840 | $90,055 | $128,515 | $126,505 | $184,015 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $755 | $0 | $38,460 | $36,450 | $93,960 |
| Total Invoice | $35,251 | $37,007 | $94,840 | $132,838 | $130,085 | $184,546 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,019 | -10,954 | -13,100 | -12,215 | -13,186 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,251 | $35,988 | $83,886 | $119,738 | $117,870 | $171,360 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $737 | $0 | $35,852 | $33,984 | $87,474 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | SL550 | SL600 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,770 | $7,870 | $18,530 | $20,830 | $19,880 | $20,930 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,100 | $11,760 | $14,060 | $13,110 | $14,160 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,019 | -10,954 | -13,100 | -12,215 | -13,186 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | SL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 180.4 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 51.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 690 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1575 | 57% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation and Moon Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 690 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
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