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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: $35,030

Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT   
Difference: $23,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,482

Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT   
Difference: $22,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220072007
ModelR-ClassExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimR350XLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $52,690 $24,390 $26,175
Base Invoice $49,002 $23,064 $24,706
Class II trailer hitch 550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Obstacle detection, rear 800 295 295
Roof rack 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950    
Power driver seat   295  
Side curtain airbags   560 560
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510 510
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   75  
4WD w/low range   2,495 2,495
Electronics Package     595
Class II trailer hitch 512    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Obstacle detection, rear 744 251 251
Roof rack 232    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814    
Power driver seat   251  
Side curtain airbags   476 476
4.6L V8   1,191 1,191
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Satellite radio   166 166
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433 433
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   64  
4WD w/low range   2,295 2,295
Electronics Package     506
Options (change) 5,360 9,920 10,145
Options (change) 4,986 8,698 8,889
Destination 875 720 720
Total Price $58,925 $35,030 $37,040
Total Invoice $54,863 $32,482 $34,315

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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 XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,581
Model Year201220072007
ModelR-ClassExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimR350XLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine302hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT7A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/70-16235/65-18
Total Price$58,925$35,030$37,040
Adjustments for Features-5,1550-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,770$35,030$35,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$735
Total Invoice$54,863$32,482$34,315
Adjustments for Features-4,8000-1,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,063$32,482$33,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$652

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

Model Year201220072007
ModelR-ClassExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimR350XLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Power sliding rear window  $250
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
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  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear defrost$200  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
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$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 recliner, 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$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,705$6,550$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,155$0$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8000-1,181

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

Model Year20122007
ModelR-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase126.6 in130.5 in
Length203.1 in210.2 in
Width77.1 in73.7 in
Height65.4 in72.5 in
Curb Weight4,960 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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 XLT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested450100%
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%

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