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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,580

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $18,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,952

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $17,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072008
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUT
Base Price $43,350 $47,400 $62,500 $27,490
Base Invoice $40,316 $44,082 $58,125 $25,606
Heating Package 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,995
Premium II Package 3,650 3,650 1,400  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Automatic climate control, front 710 710 710  
CD changer, remote 440 440 440  
Adrenaline Package       2,995
Electronics Package       545
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers       510
Satellite radio       195
Floor mats       65
Heating Package 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 1,696
Premium II Package 3,394 3,394 1,302  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Automatic climate control, front 660 660 660  
CD changer, remote 409 409 409  
Adrenaline Package       2,756
Electronics Package       463
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers       433
Satellite radio       166
Floor mats       47
Options (change) 8,595 8,595 5,375 6,305
Options (change) 7,991 7,991 4,997 5,561
Destination 775 775 775 785
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $52,720 $56,770 $69,950 $34,580
Total Invoice $49,082 $52,848 $65,197 $31,952

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,777
Model Year2007200720072008
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUT
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/65-18
Total Price$52,720$56,770$69,950$34,580
Adjustments for Features-5,750-5,750-7,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,970$51,020$62,900$34,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,930$0
Total Invoice$49,082$52,848$65,197$31,952
Adjustments for Features-5,353-5,353-6,5710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,729$47,495$58,626$31,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,766$14,897$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year2007200720072008
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power rear side windows   $200
Power sliding rear window   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Storage compartment(s) in bed   $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear defrost$200$200$200 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Running boards   $350
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,425$10,425$11,725$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,750$5,750$7,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,353-5,353-6,5710

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20072008
ModelSLKExplorer Sport Trac
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUT
Wheelbase95.7 in130.5 in
Length160.7 in210.2 in
Width70.4 in73.7 in
Height51.0 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested70027%
Total Not Requested189073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested70027%
Total Not Requested189073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested60092%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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