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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: $38,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $24,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,251

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $22,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelCLKExplorerExplorer
TrimCLK550Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,150 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $51,290 $31,044 $33,774
Premium I Package 2,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710    
Satellite radio 520    
Heated front seats 710    
Navigation system 2,290 1,995  
Convenience Package   1,995  
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Premium I Package 2,092    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660    
Satellite radio 484    
Heated front seats 660    
Navigation system 2,130 1,696  
Convenience Package   1,696  
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 6,480 3,990 2,845
Options (change) 6,026 3,392 2,418
Destination 875 815 815
Total Price $62,505 $38,085 $39,940
Total Invoice $58,191 $35,251 $37,007

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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: $24,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,549
Model Year200820102010
ModelCLKExplorerExplorer
TrimCLK550Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT7A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$62,505$38,085$39,940
Adjustments for Features-4200-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,085$38,085$38,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$755
Total Invoice$58,191$35,251$37,007
Adjustments for Features-3910-1,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,800$35,251$35,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$737

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820102010
ModelCLKExplorerExplorer
TrimCLK550Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed automatic $900$900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Second-row low console$100  
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$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,580$5,160$6,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$420$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3910-1,019

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
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 CLK550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested110057%
Total Not Requested81543%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185067%
Total Not Requested92533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

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