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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: $54,935

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $9,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,507

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $7,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelExplorerSLK
TrimPlatinumSLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $53,940 $53,300
Base Invoice $51,512 $49,569
Lighting Package   1,070
Multimedia Package   2,890
Premium 1 Package   2,590
Wood trim   690
Upgraded leather upholstery   630
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Automatic climate control, front   760
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700
Lighting Package   995
Multimedia Package   2,688
Premium 1 Package   2,409
Wood trim   642
Upgraded leather upholstery   586
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Automatic climate control, front   707
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651
Options (change) 0 10,050
Options (change) 0 9,348
Destination 995 875
Total Price $54,935 $64,225
Total Invoice $52,507 $59,792

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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: $16,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,391
Model Year20182011
ModelExplorerSLK
TrimPlatinumSLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$54,935$64,225
Adjustments for Features-7,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,500$64,225
Total Invoice$52,507$59,792
Adjustments for Features-7,1060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,401$59,792

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182011
ModelExplorerSLK
TrimPlatinumSLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
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 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear bumper protector$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$17,510$10,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,1060

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182011
ModelExplorerSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.6 in95.7 in
Length198.3 in160.7 in
Width78.9 in70.4 in
Height70.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.6 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested189092%
Total Not Requested1758%

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