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

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,350

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,134

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorerSLKSLKSLK
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $43,525 $56,225 $68,925
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $40,478 $52,289 $64,100
Luxury Package 1,450        
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
Obstacle detection, rear 255   970 970 970
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Satellite radio 195 195      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590  
Automatic climate control, front     760 760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Luxury Package 1,232        
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
Obstacle detection, rear 217   902 902 902
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Satellite radio 166 166      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409  
Automatic climate control, front     707 707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Options (change) 4,245 2,540 7,960 7,190 4,600
Options (change) 3,609 2,160 7,404 6,688 4,279
Destination 735 735 925 925 925
Total Price $33,350 $34,390 $52,410 $64,340 $74,450
Total Invoice $31,134 $32,256 $48,807 $59,902 $69,304

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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: $11,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,094
Model Year20072007201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorerSLKSLKSLK
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionA5A5M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$33,350$34,390$52,410$64,340$74,450
Adjustments for Features00-7,065-8,215-9,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,350$34,390$45,345$56,125$65,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$0$10,780$19,915
Total Invoice$31,134$32,256$48,807$59,902$69,304
Adjustments for Features00-6,579-7,648-8,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,134$32,256$42,228$52,254$60,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$0$10,026$18,521

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20072007201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorerSLKSLKSLK
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$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
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $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 
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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
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$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$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
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$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 
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
Total Value of Features$4,150$4,150$11,215$12,365$13,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$7,065$8,215$9,190
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,579-7,648-8,555

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20072014
ModelExplorerSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.7 in95.7 in
Length193.4 in162.8 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height72.8 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested86568%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested86568%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%

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