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

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,935

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $56,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,507

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $51,268

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelExplorerSLSLSL
TrimPlatinumSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $53,940 $106,700 $147,300 $214,500
Base Invoice $51,512 $99,231 $136,989 $199,485
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590 590
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350    
Wood trim     0 0
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549 549
Illuminated door sill trim plates   326    
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 0 3,890 3,540 590
Options (change) 0 3,619 3,293 549
Destination 995 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $54,935 $111,515 $151,765 $217,315
Total Invoice $52,507 $103,775 $141,207 $202,259

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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: $54,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,016
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelExplorerSLSLSL
TrimPlatinumSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine365hp V6429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12600, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$54,935$111,515$151,765$217,315
Adjustments for Features0-2,420-6,995-11,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,935$109,095$144,770$205,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,675$96,625
Total Invoice$52,507$103,775$141,207$202,259
Adjustments for Features0-2,252-6,508-10,792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,507$101,523$134,699$191,467
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,176$89,944

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2018201420142014
ModelExplorerSLSLSL
TrimPlatinumSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $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
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote climate control$25   
Remote start$150   
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control$250   
Inflatable rear seat belts$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Night vision   $1750
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Terrain selector$200   
Tires, run-flat $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power retractable hardtop $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   
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather headliner   $1000
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$13,360$15,780$20,355$24,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,420$6,995$11,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,252-6,508-10,792

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182014
ModelExplorerSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.6 in101.8 in
Length198.3 in181.8 in
Width78.9 in73.9 in
Height70.0 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in0.0 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

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