Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2008

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

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,485

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $8,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,353

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $8,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelM-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimML350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $39,750 $27,490
Base Invoice $36,968 $25,606
Trim Package 2,200  
Sunroof 1,390 850
Class III trailer hitch 490  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Satellite radio 500 195
Navigation system 1,240 1,995
Heated front seats 690  
Electronics Package   545
4.6L V8   1,310
Floor mats   65
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510
AWD   2,520
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Class IV trailer hitch   225
Trim Package 2,046  
Sunroof 1,293 723
Class III trailer hitch 456  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Satellite radio 465 166
Navigation system 1,153 1,696
Heated front seats 642  
Electronics Package   463
4.6L V8   1,192
Floor mats   47
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433
AWD   2,294
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Class IV trailer hitch   192
Options (change) 7,200 11,210
Options (change) 6,697 9,962
Destination 775 785
Total Price $47,725 $39,485
Total Invoice $44,440 $36,353

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,328
Model Year20062008
ModelM-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimML350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine268hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT7A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/20 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$47,725$39,485
Adjustments for Features-8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,910$39,485
Total Invoice$44,440$36,353
Adjustments for Features-7590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,681$36,353

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

Model Year20062008
ModelM-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimML350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear defrost$200 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,265$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7590

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

Model Year20062008
ModelM-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase114.7 in130.5 in
Length188.5 in210.2 in
Width75.2 in73.7 in
Height69.8 in72.5 in
Curb Weight4,623 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Total Requested72549%
Total Not Requested75051%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested137582%

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