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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,300

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,801

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720062006
ModelCLKCLKExplorerExplorer
TrimCLK350CLK550Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,200 $54,900 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $42,966 $51,057 $27,518 $29,578
Premium Package 2,530 2,230    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700    
Navigation system 2,270 2,270 1,995 1,995
Heated front seats 700 700    
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Sunroof     850 850
Premium Package 2,353 2,074    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 651    
Navigation system 2,111 2,111 1,696 1,696
Heated front seats 651 651    
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 6,200 5,900 5,455 3,755
Options (change) 5,766 5,487 4,638 3,193
Destination 775 775 645 645
Total Price $53,175 $61,575 $36,300 $36,915
Total Invoice $49,507 $57,319 $32,801 $33,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,910
Model Year2007200720062006
ModelCLKCLKExplorerExplorer
TrimCLK350CLK550Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6382hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT7T7A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$53,175$61,575$36,300$36,915
Adjustments for Features-855-1,15500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,320$60,420$36,300$36,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,100$0$615
Total Invoice$49,507$57,319$32,801$33,416
Adjustments for Features-796-1,07500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,711$56,244$32,801$33,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,533$0$615

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200720062006
ModelCLKCLKExplorerExplorer
TrimCLK350CLK550Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,555$4,855$3,700$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$855$1,155$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-796-1,07500

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072006
ModelCLKExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in113.7 in
Length183.2 in193.4 in
Width68.5 in73.7 in
Height55.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,586 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.483.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested71536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110064%
Total Not Requested61536%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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