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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: $54,180

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $9,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,784

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $7,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelExplorerSLKSLK
TrimPlatinumSLK300SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $53,235 $47,000 $59,200
Base Invoice $50,839 $43,710 $55,056
Premium 2 Package   4,490 4,490
Premium 1 Package   3,390  
Premium 3 Package   3,790 3,790
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear spoiler   350 350
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700 700
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   990 990
Special order charge   250 250
Premium 2 Package   4,175 4,175
Premium 1 Package   3,153  
Premium 3 Package   3,525 3,525
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Rear spoiler   326 326
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651 651
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   921 921
Special order charge   233 233
Options (change) 0 15,450 11,290
Options (change) 0 14,370 10,501
Destination 945 925 925
Total Price $54,180 $63,375 $71,415
Total Invoice $51,784 $59,005 $66,482

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,645
Model Year201720162016
ModelExplorerSLKSLK
TrimPlatinumSLK300SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine365hp V6241hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$54,180$63,375$71,415
Adjustments for Features-1,685-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,495$63,175$71,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,240
Total Invoice$51,784$59,005$66,482
Adjustments for Features-1,610-1860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,174$58,819$66,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,663

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201720162016
ModelExplorerSLKSLK
TrimPlatinumSLK300SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
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
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
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  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
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-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$14,910$13,425$13,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,685$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,610-1860

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20172016
ModelExplorerSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.6 in95.7 in
Length198.3 in162.8 in
Width78.9 in71.5 in
Height70.0 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested195082%
Total Not Requested41518%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101567%
Total Not Requested50033%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested165049%
Total Not Requested175051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested195082%
Total Not Requested41518%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested165049%
Total Not Requested175051%

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