Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2008

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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: $40,555

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $18,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,262

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $17,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelR-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimR350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $49,300 $27,490
Base Invoice $45,849 $25,606
Premium 1 Package 3,950  
Class II trailer hitch 540  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated front seats 740  
Panoramic sunroof 1,070  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,880  
Electronics Package   545
Navigation system   1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510
4.6L V8   1,310
Floor mats   65
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
AWD   2,520
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Premium 1 Package 3,674  
Class II trailer hitch 502  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Heated front seats 688  
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,748  
Electronics Package   463
Navigation system   1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433
4.6L V8   1,192
Floor mats   47
Satellite radio   166
Sunroof   723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101
AWD   2,294
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Options (change) 8,900 12,280
Options (change) 8,277 10,871
Destination 875 785
Total Price $59,075 $40,555
Total Invoice $55,001 $37,262

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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: $14,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,787
Model Year20102008
ModelR-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimR350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine268hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT7A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/65-18
Total Price$59,075$40,555
Adjustments for Features-4,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,830$40,555
Total Invoice$55,001$37,262
Adjustments for Features-3,9520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,049$37,262

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

Model Year20102008
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power sliding rear window $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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$12,120$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9520

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

Model Year20102008
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
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115048%
Total Not Requested126552%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
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)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested37522%
Total Not Requested130078%

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