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

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

Lowest Total Price: $38,050

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $18,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,133

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $17,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimR350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $48,000 $27,490
Base Invoice $44,640 $25,606
Trim Package 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Satellite radio 500 195
Sunroof 1,490 850
Heated front seats 690  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000  
Electronics Package   545
4.6L V8   1,310
Floor mats   65
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
AWD   2,520
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Trim Package 1,628  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Satellite radio 465 166
Sunroof 1,386 723
Heated front seats 642  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790  
Electronics Package   463
4.6L V8   1,192
Floor mats   47
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101
AWD   2,294
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Options (change) 8,120 9,775
Options (change) 7,553 8,742
Destination 775 785
Total Price $56,895 $38,050
Total Invoice $52,968 $35,133

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,540
Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimR350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine268hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT7A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$56,895$38,050
Adjustments for Features-2,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,430$38,050
Total Invoice$52,968$35,133
Adjustments for Features-2,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,673$35,133

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

Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimR350Limited
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 flip-out rear side windows$125 
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 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Removable second-row console$200 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
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
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$8,965$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2950

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac features.

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

Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase126.6 in130.5 in
Length203.0 in210.2 in
Width75.7 in73.7 in
Height65.4 in72.5 in
Curb Weight4,841 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

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 surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

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