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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC 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 SLC Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $54,935 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
| Difference: $9,425 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $52,507 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
| Difference: $7,418 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | SLC | SLC |
| Trim | Platinum | SLC300 | AMG SLC43 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $53,940 | $48,400 | $61,350 |
| Base Invoice | $51,512 | $45,012 | $57,056 |
| Premium 3 Package | 9,600 | 6,650 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 700 | 350 | |
| Rear spoiler | 350 | ||
| Wood trim | 325 | 325 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |
| Premium 3 Package | 8,928 | 6,185 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 651 | 326 | |
| Rear spoiler | 326 | ||
| Wood trim | 302 | 302 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |
| Options (change) | 0 | 14,965 | 8,045 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 13,918 | 7,483 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $54,935 | $64,360 | $70,390 |
| Total Invoice | $52,507 | $59,925 | $65,534 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,060 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,025 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | SLC | SLC |
| Trim | Platinum | SLC300 | AMG SLC43 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 241hp I4 | 362hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T9 | T9 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 12 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $54,935 | $64,360 | $70,390 |
| Adjustments for Features | -635 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $54,300 | $64,360 | $70,390 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $6,030 |
| Total Invoice | $52,507 | $59,925 | $65,534 |
| Adjustments for Features | -607 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $51,900 | $59,925 | $65,534 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,609 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | SLC | SLC |
| Trim | Platinum | SLC300 | AMG SLC43 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $14,710 | $14,075 | $14,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $635 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -607 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | SLC |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 51.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,458 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 42.5 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 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 135% |
| Total Not Requested | -300 | -35% |
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD player | 125 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2900 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 2040 | 41% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD player | 125 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2700 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 1865 | 41% |
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