Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2010

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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: $41,895

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $10,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,663

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $9,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelR-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimR350 / R320Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $47,650 $33,065
Base Invoice $44,315 $30,804
Class II trailer hitch 530  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated front seats 720  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050  
4.6L V8   1,310
Sunroof   850
AWD   2,525
Adrenaline Package   3,330
Class II trailer hitch 493  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Heated front seats 670  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Panoramic sunroof 976  
4.6L V8   1,192
Sunroof   723
AWD   2,298
Adrenaline Package   2,831
Options (change) 3,670 8,015
Options (change) 3,413 7,044
Destination 875 815
Total Price $52,195 $41,895
Total Invoice $48,603 $38,663

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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: $8,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,613
Model Year20092010
ModelR-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimR350 / R320Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine268hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT7A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$52,195$41,895
Adjustments for Features-1,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,770$41,895
Total Invoice$48,603$38,663
Adjustments for Features-1,3270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,276$38,663

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

Model Year20092010
ModelR-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimR350 / R320Limited
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 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rigid bed cover $700
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear defrost$200 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$9,780$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3270

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

Model Year20092010
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 Weight4,829 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

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 wheels-250No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
255/50R20 tires400No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested52534%
Total Not Requested102566%

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