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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $54,935 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||||
| Difference: $50,070 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $52,507 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||||
| Difference: $45,300 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Explorer |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | Platinum |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 | $53,940 |
| Base Invoice | $88,629 | $123,876 | $120,249 | $174,096 | $51,512 |
| Premium I Package | 3,170 | 2,500 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| Power trunk closer | 520 | 520 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Premium I Package | 2,948 | 2,325 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | 474 | 474 | 474 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | |
| Power trunk closer | 484 | 484 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,530 | 3,840 | 6,860 | 3,840 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 7,003 | 3,571 | 6,380 | 3,571 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 |
| Total Price | $105,005 | $140,515 | $139,635 | $194,515 | $54,935 |
| Total Invoice | $97,807 | $130,922 | $130,104 | $181,142 | $52,507 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,665 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,923 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Explorer |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | Platinum |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $105,005 | $140,515 | $139,635 | $194,515 | $54,935 |
| Adjustments for Features | -405 | -855 | -955 | -955 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $104,600 | $139,660 | $138,680 | $193,560 | $54,935 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $35,060 | $34,080 | $88,960 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $97,807 | $130,922 | $130,104 | $181,142 | $52,507 |
| Adjustments for Features | -377 | -797 | -890 | -889 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $97,430 | $130,125 | $129,214 | $180,253 | $52,507 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $32,695 | $31,784 | $82,823 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Explorer |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | Platinum |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | ||||
| Remote climate control | $25 | ||||
| Remote start | $150 | ||||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||
| Safety key | $5 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||||
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||
| App support | $0 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $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-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $15,415 | $15,865 | $15,965 | $15,965 | $15,010 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $405 | $855 | $955 | $955 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -377 | -797 | -890 | -889 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | Explorer |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 178.5 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.3 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.3 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
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