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

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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,470

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $13,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,578

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820102010
ModelSLCSLCExplorerExplorer
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,400 $61,350 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $45,012 $57,056 $31,044 $33,774
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Navigation system     1,995  
Convenience Package     1,995  
Remote start     385 385
Navigation and Moon Package       2,845
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Navigation system     1,696  
Convenience Package     1,696  
Remote start     327 327
Navigation and Moon Package       2,418
Options (change) 2,115 1,345 4,375 3,230
Options (change) 1,967 1,251 3,719 2,745
Destination 995 995 815 815
Total Price $51,510 $63,690 $38,470 $40,325
Total Invoice $47,974 $59,302 $35,578 $37,334

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,738
Model Year2018201820102010
ModelSLCSLCExplorerExplorer
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4362hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT9T9A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 11190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$51,510$63,690$38,470$40,325
Adjustments for Features-6,075-7,7150-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,435$55,975$38,470$39,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,540$0$755
Total Invoice$47,974$59,302$35,578$37,334
Adjustments for Features-5,658-7,1830-1,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,316$52,119$35,578$36,316
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,803$0$738

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820102010
ModelSLCSLCExplorerExplorer
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key $250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation $15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats $150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,735$15,375$7,660$8,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,075$7,715$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,658-7,1830-1,018

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182010
ModelSLCExplorer
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in113.7 in
Length162.8 in193.4 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height51.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 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
6.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62523%
Total Not Requested215077%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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