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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: $38,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,251

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerSLKSLKSLK
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $45,950 $50,950 $65,700
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $42,734 $47,384 $61,101
Navigation system 1,995        
Convenience Package 1,995        
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845      
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980 2,980
Heating Package     990 990  
Premium I Package     2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Automatic climate control, front     730 730 730
Navigation system 1,696        
Convenience Package 1,696        
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418      
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771 2,771
Heating Package     921 921  
Premium I Package     2,744 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Automatic climate control, front     679 679 679
Options (change) 3,990 2,845 8,370 8,370 4,430
Options (change) 3,392 2,418 7,785 7,785 4,120
Destination 815 815 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $38,085 $39,940 $55,195 $60,195 $72,005
Total Invoice $35,251 $37,007 $51,394 $56,044 $67,096

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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: $13,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,879
Model Year20102010200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerSLKSLKSLK
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionA5A5M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,085$39,940$55,195$60,195$72,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-3,505-4,555-4,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,085$38,840$51,690$55,640$67,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$3,950$15,510
Total Invoice$35,251$37,007$51,394$56,044$67,096
Adjustments for Features0-1,019-3,264-4,241-4,477
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,251$35,988$48,130$51,803$62,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$737$0$3,673$14,489

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20102010200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerSLKSLKSLK
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLK300SLK350SLK55 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   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
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   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350$350   
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
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
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Folding third row seats$600    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
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
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
Total Value of Features$6,970$8,070$10,475$11,525$11,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$3,505$4,555$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,019-3,264-4,241-4,477

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.7 in95.7 in
Length193.4 in160.7 in
Width73.7 in70.4 in
Height72.8 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.6 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95034%
Total Not Requested182566%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71553%
Total Not Requested62547%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested125053%
Total Not Requested109047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71553%
Total Not Requested62547%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested125053%
Total Not Requested109047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71553%
Total Not Requested62547%

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