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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,175

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $37,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,265

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $35,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelCLSCLSExplorer Sport Trac
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $31,010
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $28,752
Folding second row seats 440    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Convenience Package     995
Navigation system     2,505
Sunroof     850
Folding second row seats 409    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Convenience Package     846
Navigation system     2,129
Sunroof     723
Options (change) 1,410 970 4,350
Options (change) 1,311 902 3,698
Destination 875 875 815
Total Price $73,585 $96,745 $36,175
Total Invoice $68,495 $90,034 $33,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,268
Model Year201220122009
ModelCLSCLSExplorer Sport Trac
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine402hp V8518hp V8210hp V6
TransmissionT7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/65-18
Total Price$73,585$96,745$36,175
Adjustments for Features-6,405-7,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,180$89,315$36,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,135$0
Total Invoice$68,495$90,034$33,265
Adjustments for Features-5,962-6,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,533$83,119$33,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,586$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year201220122009
ModelCLSCLSExplorer Sport Trac
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power sliding rear window  $250
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear defrost$200$200 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200 
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,530$11,555$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,405$7,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,962-6,9150

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20122009
ModelCLSExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase113.2 in130.5 in
Length194.5 in210.2 in
Width74.1 in73.7 in
Height55.8 in72.5 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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