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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,350

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $73,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,134

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $68,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220072007
ModelSLSLExplorerExplorer
TrimSL550SL63 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $26,790 $29,361
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180 255  
Wood trim   0    
Luxury Package     1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Satellite radio     195 195
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097 217  
Wood trim   0    
Luxury Package     1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Satellite radio     166 166
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 1,180 1,180 4,245 2,540
Options (change) 1,097 1,097 3,609 2,160
Destination 875 875 735 735
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $107,005 $145,095 $33,350 $34,390
Total Invoice $99,667 $135,181 $31,134 $32,256

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,683
Model Year2012201220072007
ModelSLSLExplorerExplorer
TrimSL550SL63 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT7T7A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$107,005$145,095$33,350$34,390
Adjustments for Features-14,870-15,27000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,135$129,825$33,350$34,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,690$0$1,040
Total Invoice$99,667$135,181$31,134$32,256
Adjustments for Features-13,850-14,22700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,817$120,954$31,134$32,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,137$0$1,122

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220072007
ModelSLSLExplorerExplorer
TrimSL550SL63 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$19,295$19,695$4,425$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,870$15,270$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,850-14,22700

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122007
ModelSLExplorer
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in113.7 in
Length180.4 in193.4 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height51.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,441 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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