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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: $39,790

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,117

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013200720072007
ModelExplorerExplorerSLKSLKSLK
TrimLimitedSportSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $43,350 $47,400 $62,500
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $40,316 $44,082 $58,125
Navigation system 795 795 1,200 1,200 1,200
Heating Package     970 970  
Premium II Package     3,650 3,650 1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700 700
Automatic climate control, front     710 710 710
Bluetooth cell phone link     925 925 925
Navigation system 694 694 1,116 1,116 1,116
Heating Package     902 902  
Premium II Package     3,394 3,394 1,302
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650 650
Automatic climate control, front     660 660 660
Bluetooth cell phone link     860 860 860
Options (change) 795 795 8,155 8,155 4,935
Options (change) 694 694 7,582 7,582 4,588
Destination 895 895 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $39,790 $42,470 $52,280 $56,330 $69,510
Total Invoice $37,117 $39,616 $48,673 $52,439 $64,788

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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: $11,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,364
Model Year20132013200720072007
ModelExplorerExplorerSLKSLKSLK
TrimLimitedSportSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6365hp V6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$39,790$42,470$52,280$56,330$69,510
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-1,280-1,280-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,790$40,995$51,000$55,050$66,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,205$0$4,050$15,930
Total Invoice$37,117$39,616$48,673$52,439$64,788
Adjustments for Features0-1,376-1,192-1,192-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,117$38,240$47,481$51,247$62,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,123$0$3,766$14,902

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132013200720072007
ModelExplorerExplorerSLKSLKSLK
TrimLimitedSportSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key$250    
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Curve control$50$50   
Hill descent control $250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Terrain selector $200   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
HD radio$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
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   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats$600$600   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,895$9,370$9,175$9,175$10,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$1,280$1,280$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,376-1,192-1,192-2,405

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132007
ModelExplorerSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.6 in95.7 in
Length197.1 in160.7 in
Width78.9 in70.4 in
Height70.4 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested114044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested114044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

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