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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: $53,915 Ford Explorer Platinum | ||||
| Difference: $61,280 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $51,532 Ford Explorer Platinum | ||||
| Difference: $55,664 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2016 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | Explorer |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Platinum |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $105,500 | $145,800 | $212,240 | $52,970 |
| Base Invoice | $98,115 | $135,594 | $197,383 | $50,587 |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,900 | 4,300 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 350 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 590 | 590 | 590 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,557 | 3,999 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 326 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 549 | 549 | 549 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Options (change) | 8,790 | 7,840 | 590 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 8,176 | 7,292 | 549 | 0 |
| Destination | 905 | 905 | 905 | 945 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $115,195 | $154,545 | $215,035 | $53,915 |
| Total Invoice | $107,196 | $143,791 | $200,137 | $51,532 |
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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: $58,620 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,189 | ||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2016 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | Explorer |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Platinum |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 429hp V8 | 530hp V8 | 621hp V12 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 900, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $115,195 | $154,545 | $215,035 | $53,915 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,660 | -7,260 | -10,110 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $112,535 | $147,285 | $204,925 | $53,915 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $34,750 | $92,390 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $107,196 | $143,791 | $200,137 | $51,532 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,475 | -6,755 | -9,410 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $104,721 | $137,036 | $190,727 | $51,532 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $32,315 | $86,006 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2016 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | Explorer |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Platinum |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Curve control | $50 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $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 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Leather headliner | $1000 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $15,770 | $20,370 | $23,220 | $13,110 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,660 | $7,260 | $10,110 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,475 | -6,755 | -9,410 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2013 | 2016 |
| Model | SL | Explorer |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 181.8 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 51.8 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,002 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 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 | 8.5 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 8.5 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 25% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 62% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 25% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 62% |
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