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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: $54,935 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
| Difference: $205 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $51,344 Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250 | |||
| Difference: $1,163 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Platinum | SLK250 | SLK350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $53,940 | $42,500 | $54,800 |
| Base Invoice | $51,512 | $39,525 | $50,964 |
| Lighting Package | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,150 | 2,150 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,590 | 2,590 | |
| Wood trim | 990 | 990 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 700 | 700 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,014 | 1,014 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,409 | 2,409 | |
| Wood trim | 921 | 921 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |
| Rear spoiler | 349 | 349 | |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 651 | 651 | |
| Options (change) | 0 | 11,765 | 10,995 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 10,944 | 10,228 |
| Destination | 995 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $54,935 | $55,140 | $66,670 |
| Total Invoice | $52,507 | $51,344 | $62,067 |
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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: $6,765 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,107 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Platinum | SLK250 | SLK350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 12 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $54,935 | $55,140 | $66,670 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,560 | 0 | -1,150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,375 | $55,140 | $65,520 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $10,380 |
| Total Invoice | $52,507 | $51,344 | $62,067 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,270 | 0 | -1,071 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,237 | $51,344 | $60,996 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $9,652 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Platinum | 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 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | $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 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $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 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $16,535 | $9,975 | $11,125 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,560 | $0 | $1,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,270 | 0 | -1,071 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | SLK |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,458 lb. | 3,242 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 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 | 40.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 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 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 135% |
| Total Not Requested | -300 | -35% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 25% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 765 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 25% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 765 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 40% |
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