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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: $35,705 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Difference: $49,220 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,295 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Difference: $46,750 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SL400 | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $84,000 | $106,900 | $148,050 | $215,250 | $30,200 | $32,515 |
| Base Invoice | $78,120 | $99,417 | $137,687 | $200,183 | $27,518 | $29,578 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | ||||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 1,700 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 255 | 255 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | ||||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 298 | 298 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 1,445 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 217 | 217 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | ||||
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,860 | 3,160 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,132 | 2,687 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 645 | 645 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $84,925 | $107,825 | $148,975 | $217,475 | $35,705 | $36,320 |
| Total Invoice | $79,045 | $100,342 | $138,612 | $202,408 | $32,295 | $32,910 |
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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: $37,475 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,818 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SL400 | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 329hp V6 | 429hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | A5 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 | 290, 7 | 290, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 245/65-17 | 245/65-17 |
| Total Price | $84,925 | $107,825 | $148,975 | $217,475 | $35,705 | $36,320 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,745 | -14,795 | -19,220 | -26,170 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $73,180 | $93,030 | $129,755 | $191,305 | $35,705 | $36,320 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $19,850 | $56,575 | $118,125 | $0 | $615 |
| Total Invoice | $79,045 | $100,342 | $138,612 | $202,408 | $32,295 | $32,910 |
| Adjustments for Features | -10,932 | -13,768 | -17,883 | -24,357 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $68,113 | $86,574 | $120,729 | $178,051 | $32,295 | $32,910 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $18,461 | $52,616 | $109,938 | $0 | $615 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SL400 | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | |||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||||
| Night vision | $1750 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $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 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | $100 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | |||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather headliner | $1000 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, 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 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $16,470 | $19,520 | $23,945 | $30,895 | $4,725 | $4,725 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $11,745 | $14,795 | $19,220 | $26,170 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -10,932 | -13,768 | -17,883 | -24,357 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2015 | 2006 |
| Model | SL | Explorer |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 181.8 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 51.8 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,936 lb. | 4,441 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 8.5 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 32% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
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