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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: $35,930 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $16,480 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,109 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $15,698 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $31,615 | $35,550 | $43,525 | $56,225 | $68,925 |
| Base Invoice | $29,319 | $32,901 | $40,478 | $52,289 | $64,100 |
| Convenience Package | 995 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,505 | 1,995 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 846 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,129 | 1,696 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | ||||
| Options (change) | 3,500 | 1,995 | 7,960 | 7,190 | 4,600 |
| Options (change) | 2,975 | 1,696 | 7,404 | 6,688 | 4,279 |
| Destination | 815 | 815 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $35,930 | $38,360 | $52,410 | $64,340 | $74,450 |
| Total Invoice | $33,109 | $35,412 | $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: $9,770 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,449 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 415hp V8 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $35,930 | $38,360 | $52,410 | $64,340 | $74,450 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,750 | -6,710 | -7,860 | -8,985 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,930 | $36,610 | $45,700 | $56,480 | $65,465 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $680 | $0 | $10,780 | $19,765 |
| Total Invoice | $33,109 | $35,412 | $48,807 | $59,902 | $69,304 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,616 | -6,249 | -7,318 | -8,364 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,109 | $33,796 | $42,558 | $52,584 | $60,940 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $687 | $0 | $10,026 | $18,382 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr 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 | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||||
| 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 bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $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 | ||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $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 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,865 | $6,615 | $11,575 | $12,725 | $13,850 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,750 | $6,710 | $7,860 | $8,985 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,616 | -6,249 | -7,318 | -8,364 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 |
| 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
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 9% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 715 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 715 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 106% |
| Total Not Requested | -50 | -6% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 60% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 60% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
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