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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: $43,180 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $49,595 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,918 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $46,428 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Explorer |
| Trim | SL400 | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $84,000 | $106,900 | $148,050 | $215,250 | $37,855 |
| Base Invoice | $78,120 | $99,417 | $137,687 | $200,183 | $35,268 |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,900 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,500 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,557 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Package 302A / 303A | 3,825 | ||||
| Options (change) | 7,850 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 0 | 4,500 |
| Options (change) | 7,301 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 0 | 3,825 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $92,775 | $110,775 | $151,925 | $217,475 | $43,180 |
| Total Invoice | $86,346 | $103,086 | $141,356 | $202,408 | $39,918 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,620 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,144 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Explorer |
| Trim | SL400 | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 329hp V6 | 429hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 | 390, 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 | $92,775 | $110,775 | $151,925 | $217,475 | $43,180 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,975 | -9,975 | -14,950 | -19,250 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $82,800 | $100,800 | $136,975 | $198,225 | $43,180 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $18,000 | $54,175 | $115,425 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $86,346 | $103,086 | $141,356 | $202,408 | $39,918 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,284 | -9,283 | -13,910 | -17,916 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $77,062 | $93,803 | $127,446 | $184,492 | $39,918 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $16,741 | $50,384 | $107,430 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Explorer |
| Trim | SL400 | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| 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 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||
| Safety key | $5 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |||
| 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 | $300 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather headliner | $1000 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | ||||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $18,020 | $18,020 | $22,995 | $27,295 | $8,045 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $9,975 | $9,975 | $14,950 | $19,250 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -9,284 | -9,283 | -13,910 | -17,916 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | Explorer |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 181.8 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 51.8 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,936 lb. | 4,558 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 61.3 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 | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 39.8 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 | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 8.5 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400
| 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 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| 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 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 39% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A / 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 3075 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 26% |
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