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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,370

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $167,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,335

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $156,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelExplorerExplorerSLS AMG
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $201,500
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $187,395
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Convenience Package 995    
255/50R20 1,325    
Bright-finished fuel door 115    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Convenience Package 846    
255/50R20 1,127    
Bright-finished fuel door 99    
Options (change) 4,940 1,995 0
Options (change) 4,201 1,696 0
Destination 815 815 925
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $37,370 $38,360 $204,525
Total Invoice $34,335 $35,412 $190,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $163,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $152,453
Model Year200920092014
ModelExplorerExplorerSLS AMG
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6583hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18265/35-19
Total Price$37,370$38,360$204,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-4,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,370$36,710$200,145
Cost Above Minimum$660$0$0
Total Invoice$34,335$35,412$190,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,523-4,078
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,335$33,889$186,342
Cost Above Minimum$446$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year200920092014
ModelExplorerExplorerSLS AMG
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100 $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,090$6,740$9,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,523-4,078

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20092014
ModelExplorerSLS AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in105.5 in
Length193.4 in182.6 in
Width73.7 in76.3 in
Height72.8 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft36.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft36.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

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