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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: $44,845 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $18,490 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,534 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $17,438 | |||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | SLC | SLC |
| Trim | Limited | SLC300 | AMG SLC43 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $38,200 | $48,400 | $61,350 |
| Base Invoice | $35,622 | $45,012 | $57,056 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,150 | ||
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,600 | ||
| Premium 3 Package | 9,600 | 6,650 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 350 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,004 | ||
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,013 | ||
| Premium 3 Package | 8,928 | 6,185 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 326 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |
| Options (change) | 5,750 | 13,940 | 7,370 |
| Options (change) | 5,017 | 12,965 | 6,855 |
| Destination | 895 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $44,845 | $63,335 | $69,715 |
| Total Invoice | $41,534 | $58,972 | $64,906 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,795 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,135 | |||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | SLC | SLC |
| Trim | Limited | SLC300 | AMG SLC43 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 241hp I4 | 362hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T9 | T9 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $44,845 | $63,335 | $69,715 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,695 | -5,695 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,845 | $57,640 | $64,020 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $6,380 |
| Total Invoice | $41,534 | $58,972 | $64,906 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,303 | -5,302 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,534 | $53,669 | $59,604 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,935 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC
| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | SLC | SLC |
| Trim | Limited | 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 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| 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 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| 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 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,995 | $14,690 | $14,690 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,695 | $5,695 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,303 | -5,302 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC
| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | SLC |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 51.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,535 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 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 | 40.5 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 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 10.1 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 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| 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 |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2775 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 1700 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 106% |
| Total Not Requested | -50 | -6% |
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD player | 125 | 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 |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2550 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 2390 | 48% |
| 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 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 36% |
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 |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD player | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2350 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 2215 | 49% |
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