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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: $43,190

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,084

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720142014
ModelCLKCLKExplorerExplorer
TrimCLK350CLK550LimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,200 $54,900 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $42,966 $51,057 $35,528 $38,862
Premium III Package 1,000 1,000    
Premium II Package 1,100 1,100    
Premium Package 2,530 2,230    
Power trunk closer 520 520    
Proximity key 1,100 1,100    
Heated front seats 700 700    
Navigation system 2,270 2,270    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925    
Satellite radio 510 510    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700    
Package 301A     2,600  
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Package 401A       4,130
Premium III Package 930 930    
Premium II Package 1,023 1,023    
Premium Package 2,353 2,074    
Power trunk closer 484 484    
Proximity key 1,023 1,023    
Heated front seats 651 651    
Navigation system 2,111 2,111    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860    
Satellite radio 474 474    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 651    
Package 301A     2,269  
Panoramic sunroof     1,392 1,392
Package 401A       3,604
Options (change) 11,355 11,055 4,195 5,725
Options (change) 10,560 10,281 3,661 4,996
Destination 775 775 895 895
Total Price $58,330 $66,730 $43,190 $48,295
Total Invoice $54,301 $62,113 $40,084 $44,753

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,737
Model Year2007200720142014
ModelCLKCLKExplorerExplorer
TrimCLK350CLK550LimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6382hp V8290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$58,330$66,730$43,190$48,295
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,715-4,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,330$66,430$40,475$43,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,100$0$2,905
Total Invoice$54,301$62,113$40,084$44,753
Adjustments for Features0-279-2,520-4,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,301$61,834$37,564$40,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,533$0$2,634

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200720142014
ModelCLKCLKExplorerExplorer
TrimCLK350CLK550LimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100  
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200  
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000 
Stowable third row seats   $600
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,105$6,405$8,820$11,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,715$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-2,520-4,555

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072014
ModelCLKExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in112.6 in
Length183.2 in197.1 in
Width68.5 in78.9 in
Height55.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,586 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.480.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested765100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested130066%
Total Not Requested66534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested765100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested56533%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested102548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested165052%
Total Not Requested155048%

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