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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,210

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $63,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,450

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $59,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092010
ModelSLSLSLSLExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUT
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $33,065
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $30,804
Wood trim     0 0  
Package 201A         1,335
Navigation system         1,995
Wood trim     0 0  
Package 201A         1,135
Navigation system         1,696
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 3,330
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 2,831
Destination 875 875 875 875 815
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $100,675 $142,575 $138,475 $198,175 $37,210
Total Invoice $93,780 $132,838 $129,025 $184,546 $34,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,826
Model Year20092009200920092010
ModelSLSLSLSLExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUT
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12210hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T7T5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/65-18
Total Price$100,675$142,575$138,475$198,175$37,210
Adjustments for Features-12,350-15,050-13,700-15,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,325$127,525$124,775$183,025$37,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,200$36,450$94,700$0
Total Invoice$93,780$132,838$129,025$184,546$34,450
Adjustments for Features-11,504-14,022-12,765-14,1080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,276$118,816$116,260$170,438$34,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,540$33,984$88,162$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092010
ModelSLSLSLSLExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power rear side windows    $200
Power sliding rear window    $250
Power trunk closer $350 $350 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key $250 $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250$250
Rollover sensor    $50
Safety key    $5
Side curtain airbags    $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control    $25
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Class IV trailer hitch    $300
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rigid bed cover    $700
Roof rack    $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment(s) in bed    $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear defrost$200$200$200$200 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Tubular side steps, bright finish    $500
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150 $150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
White-letter tires    $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$18,855$21,555$20,205$21,655$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,350$15,050$13,700$15,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,504-14,022-12,765-14,1080

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

Model Year20092010
ModelSLExplorer Sport Trac
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUT
Wheelbase100.8 in130.5 in
Length180.4 in210.2 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height51.1 in72.5 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Total Requested47546%
Total Not Requested55054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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