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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: $34,020

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,450

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerSLKSLKSLK
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Luxury Package 1,290        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Audiophile Package 510        
Satellite radio 195 195      
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
Luxury Package 1,097        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Audiophile Package 433        
Satellite radio 166 166      
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) 3,990 2,190 2,140 1,370 3,770
Options (change) 3,392 1,862 1,991 1,275 3,507
Destination 785 785 925 925 925
Total Price $34,020 $35,370 $50,065 $61,495 $77,295
Total Invoice $31,450 $32,825 $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: $9,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,220
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerSLKSLKSLK
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 8500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$34,020$35,370$50,065$61,495$77,295
Adjustments for Features0-500-6,395-7,260-9,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,020$34,870$43,670$54,235$67,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$10,565$23,875
Total Invoice$31,450$32,825$46,626$57,256$71,950
Adjustments for Features0-464-5,956-6,760-9,076
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,450$32,361$40,670$50,496$62,874
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$0$9,826$22,204

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerSLKSLKSLK
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr 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
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
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
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 bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
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 $200$200
SD Card slot    $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 external devices$0$0   
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   
Interior ambient lighting    $150
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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,615$6,115$12,010$12,875$15,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$6,395$7,260$9,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-464-5,956-6,760-9,076

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082016
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested41529%

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