| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $42,665 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $15,335 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,436 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $14,572 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Limited | SLK250 | SLK350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $37,535 | $43,525 | $56,225 |
| Base Invoice | $34,952 | $40,478 | $52,289 |
| Package 302A | 4,305 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,150 | 2,150 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,590 | 2,590 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | |
| Distronic Plus Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | |
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |
| Rear spoiler | 350 | 350 | |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | ||
| Package 302A | 3,659 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,409 | 2,409 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | |
| Distronic Plus Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | |
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |
| Rear spoiler | 326 | 326 | |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,305 | 13,550 | 12,780 |
| Options (change) | 3,659 | 12,605 | 11,889 |
| Destination | 825 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $42,665 | $58,000 | $69,930 |
| Total Invoice | $39,436 | $54,008 | $65,103 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,415 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,922 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Limited | SLK250 | SLK350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $42,665 | $58,000 | $69,930 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,920 | -5,070 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,665 | $54,080 | $64,860 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $10,780 |
| Total Invoice | $39,436 | $54,008 | $65,103 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,650 | -4,720 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,436 | $50,358 | $60,383 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $10,025 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Limited | SLK250 | SLK350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,820 | $12,740 | $13,890 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,920 | $5,070 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,650 | -4,720 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | SLK |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,579 lb. | 3,242 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2275 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1700 | 43% |
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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| 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 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 33% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| 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 | 750 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 41% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Distronic Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 33% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| 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 | 750 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 41% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Distronic Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
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