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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: $32,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,265

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $30,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelCLSCLSCLSExplorer Sport Trac
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $31,010
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $100,254 $28,752
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Convenience Package       995
Navigation system       2,505
Sunroof       850
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Convenience Package       846
Navigation system       2,129
Sunroof       723
Options (change) 440 440 0 4,350
Options (change) 409 409 0 3,698
Destination 925 925 925 815
Total Price $68,265 $75,465 $108,725 $36,175
Total Invoice $63,551 $70,247 $101,179 $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: $27,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,920
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelCLSCLSCLSExplorer Sport Trac
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8210hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19235/65-18
Total Price$68,265$75,465$108,725$36,175
Adjustments for Features-4,690-7,130-11,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,575$68,335$97,170$36,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,760$33,595$0
Total Invoice$63,551$70,247$101,179$33,265
Adjustments for Features-4,366-6,637-10,7530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,185$63,610$90,426$33,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,425$31,241$0

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

Model Year2016201620162009
ModelCLSCLSCLSExplorer Sport Trac
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
5-speed automatic   $900
RWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power sliding rear window   $250
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Roof rails   $250
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Storage compartment(s) in bed   $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear defrost$200$200$200 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Tubular side steps   $350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,405$11,845$16,270$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,690$7,130$11,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,366-6,637-10,7530

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

Model Year20162009
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 Weight4,035 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 information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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