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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: $18,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,262

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $17,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelR-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimR350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $52,690 $27,490
Base Invoice $49,002 $25,606
Class II trailer hitch 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated front seats 750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950  
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
Class II trailer hitch 512  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Heated front seats 698  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814  
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) 5,060 12,280
Options (change) 4,708 10,871
Destination 875 785
Total Price $58,625 $40,555
Total Invoice $54,585 $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: $15,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,697
Model Year20122008
ModelR-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimR350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine302hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT7A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/65-18
Total Price$58,625$40,555
Adjustments for Features-2,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,805$40,555
Total Invoice$54,585$37,262
Adjustments for Features-2,6260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,959$37,262

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

Model Year20122008
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 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 
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 
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 
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 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 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,970$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6260

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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 Year20122008
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac specs.

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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