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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: $44,710 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $50,465 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,410 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $47,169 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Limited | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $38,100 | $86,950 | $110,800 | $151,350 | $219,850 |
| Base Invoice | $35,528 | $80,864 | $103,044 | $140,756 | $204,461 |
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,565 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,150 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,250 | 2,250 | 2,250 | ||
| Premium Package | 5,050 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Package 302A / 303A | 3,983 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,004 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,093 | 2,093 | 2,093 | ||
| Premium Package | 4,697 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 5,715 | 7,300 | 2,250 | 2,250 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 4,987 | 6,790 | 2,093 | 2,093 | 0 |
| Destination | 895 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $44,710 | $95,175 | $113,975 | $154,525 | $222,075 |
| Total Invoice | $41,410 | $88,579 | $106,062 | $143,774 | $206,686 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,505 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,969 | |||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Limited | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | T6 | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 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 | $44,710 | $95,175 | $113,975 | $154,525 | $222,075 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -10,960 | -10,960 | -16,435 | -18,635 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,710 | $84,215 | $103,015 | $138,090 | $203,440 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $18,800 | $53,875 | $119,225 |
| Total Invoice | $41,410 | $88,579 | $106,062 | $143,774 | $206,686 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -10,200 | -10,199 | -15,292 | -17,344 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,410 | $78,379 | $95,863 | $128,482 | $189,342 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $17,484 | $50,103 | $110,963 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2014 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | SL | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | Limited | 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 | |||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| 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 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $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 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,970 | $19,930 | $19,930 | $25,405 | $27,605 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $10,960 | $10,960 | $16,435 | $18,635 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -10,200 | -10,199 | -15,292 | -17,344 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2014 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | SL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 101.7 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 73.9 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,535 lb. | 3,827 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 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 | 40.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 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 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A / 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3375 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 25% |
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 |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| 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 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 39% |
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 |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 53% |
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