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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: $41,700

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $187,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,617

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $174,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerSLS AMG
TrimLimitedGT Final Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,535 $221,580
Base Invoice $34,952 $206,069
Blind spot warning system 495  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Package 301A 2,250  
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates   4,500
Blind spot warning system 421  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Package 301A 1,913  
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates   4,185
Options (change) 3,340 4,500
Options (change) 2,840 4,185
Destination 825 925
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $41,700 $229,105
Total Invoice $38,617 $213,279

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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: $186,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $174,206
Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerSLS AMG
TrimLimitedGT Final Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6583hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/35-19
Total Price$41,700$229,105
Adjustments for Features0-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,700$228,615
Total Invoice$38,617$213,279
Adjustments for Features0-456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,617$212,823

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

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerSLS AMG
TrimLimitedGT Final Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300
Carbon fiber hood $0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$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 capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates $200
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,280$8,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-456

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

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerSLS AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in105.5 in
Length197.1 in182.6 in
Width78.9 in76.3 in
Height70.4 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 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 ft36.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft36.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft36.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested82543%
Total Not Requested110057%

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