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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,950 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited | |||||
| Difference: $20,835 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,968 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited | |||||
| Difference: $19,835 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Explorer Sport Trac |
| Trim | ML350 | ML450 Hybrid | ML550 | ML63 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT |
| Base Price | $46,490 | $55,790 | $57,590 | $92,590 | $27,490 |
| Base Invoice | $43,236 | $51,885 | $53,559 | $86,109 | $25,606 |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,780 | 1,780 | 1,780 | ||
| Heated front seats | 750 | 750 | |||
| Running boards | 670 | 670 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | |
| Adrenaline Package | 2,995 | ||||
| Electronics Package | 545 | ||||
| Class IV trailer hitch | 225 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | ||||
| Unbranded 190W 7 speakers | 510 | ||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,295 | ||||
| Sunroof | 850 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 195 | ||||
| Floor mats | 65 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,720 | 3,720 | 3,720 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | 512 | 512 | 512 | 512 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,655 | 1,655 | 1,655 | ||
| Heated front seats | 698 | 698 | |||
| Running boards | 623 | 623 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,814 | |
| Adrenaline Package | 2,756 | ||||
| Electronics Package | 463 | ||||
| Class IV trailer hitch | 192 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | ||||
| Unbranded 190W 7 speakers | 433 | ||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,101 | ||||
| Sunroof | 723 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 166 | ||||
| Floor mats | 47 | ||||
| Options (change) | 10,420 | 10,420 | 9,000 | 2,500 | 8,675 |
| Options (change) | 9,692 | 9,692 | 8,371 | 2,326 | 7,577 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 785 |
| Total Price | $57,785 | $67,085 | $67,465 | $95,965 | $36,950 |
| Total Invoice | $53,803 | $62,452 | $62,805 | $89,310 | $33,968 |
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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: $15,860 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,203 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Explorer Sport Trac |
| Trim | ML350 | ML450 Hybrid | ML550 | ML63 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 275hp V6 H | 382hp V8 | 503hp V8 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | B8 | T7 | T7 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 440, 12 | 190, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-19 | 235/65-17 | 255/50-19 | 295/40-20 | 235/65-18 |
| Total Price | $57,785 | $67,085 | $67,465 | $95,965 | $36,950 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,975 | -7,475 | -6,675 | -11,200 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,810 | $59,610 | $60,790 | $84,765 | $36,950 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,800 | $7,980 | $31,955 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $53,803 | $62,452 | $62,805 | $89,310 | $33,968 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,632 | -6,959 | -6,214 | -10,423 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $49,171 | $55,493 | $56,591 | $78,887 | $33,968 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,322 | $7,420 | $29,716 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Explorer Sport Trac |
| Trim | ML350 | ML450 Hybrid | ML550 | ML63 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic | $2000 | ||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power sliding rear window | $250 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Class IV trailer hitch | $300 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Storage compartment(s) in bed | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||
| Rear defrost | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,825 | $11,325 | $10,525 | $15,050 | $3,850 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,975 | $7,475 | $6,675 | $11,200 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,632 | -6,959 | -6,214 | -10,423 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | M-Class | Explorer Sport Trac |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 130.5 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 210.2 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 72.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,706 lb. | 4,517 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.9 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.9 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.9 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.8 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.2 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 40.0 in | 36.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 0.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 0.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1415 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1415 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1415 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
| Class IV trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class IV trailer hitch | 100 | No |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 25 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 80% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 64% |
| Adrenaline Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Running boards | 350 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Electronics Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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