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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: $54,935

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $139,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,507

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $128,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelExplorerSLS AMG
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,940 $189,600
Base Invoice $51,512 $176,328
Wood trim, alternative type   2,500
Wood trim, alternative type   2,325
Options (change) 0 2,500
Options (change) 0 2,325
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $54,935 $194,675
Total Invoice $52,507 $181,228

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $149,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $138,413
Model Year20182012
ModelExplorerSLS AMG
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6563hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/35-19
Total Price$54,935$194,675
Adjustments for Features-10,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,795$194,675
Total Invoice$52,507$181,228
Adjustments for Features-9,6920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,815$181,228

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

Model Year20182012
ModelExplorerSLS AMG
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
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 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
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 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$16,185$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,6920

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

Model Year20182012
ModelExplorerSLS AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in105.5 in
Length198.3 in182.6 in
Width78.9 in76.3 in
Height70.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 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 ft36.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft36.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft36.2 ft3

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