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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 SLK Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,450 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $14,615 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,078 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $14,548 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | SLK300 | SLK350 | AMG SLK55 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $30,200 | $32,515 | $47,000 | $59,200 | $72,600 |
| Base Invoice | $27,518 | $29,578 | $43,710 | $55,056 | $67,518 |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 350 | 350 | |||
| Luxury Package | 1,700 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | ||||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 650 | 650 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | ||||
| Premium 2 Package | 3,050 | ||||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 298 | 298 | |||
| Luxury Package | 1,445 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | ||||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 605 | 605 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | ||||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,837 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,605 | 2,905 | 2,140 | 1,370 | 3,770 |
| Options (change) | 3,915 | 2,470 | 1,991 | 1,275 | 3,507 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $35,450 | $36,065 | $50,065 | $61,495 | $77,295 |
| Total Invoice | $32,078 | $32,693 | $46,626 | $57,256 | $71,950 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,680 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,089 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | SLK300 | SLK350 | AMG SLK55 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 241hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 415hp V8 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 290, 7 | 290, 7 | ?, 8 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 245/65-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $35,450 | $36,065 | $50,065 | $61,495 | $77,295 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -6,935 | -7,800 | -10,115 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,450 | $36,065 | $43,130 | $53,695 | $67,180 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $615 | $0 | $10,565 | $24,050 |
| Total Invoice | $32,078 | $32,693 | $46,626 | $57,256 | $71,950 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -6,459 | -7,262 | -9,416 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,078 | $32,693 | $40,167 | $49,994 | $62,534 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $615 | $0 | $9,827 | $22,367 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | SLK300 | SLK350 | AMG SLK55 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | $0 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,075 | $5,075 | $12,010 | $12,875 | $15,190 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $6,935 | $7,800 | $10,115 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -6,459 | -7,262 | -9,416 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | SLK |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 3,242 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.5 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 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 32% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
| 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% |
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 36% |
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