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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: $16,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,952

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $15,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUT
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $67,990 $27,490
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $63,231 $25,606
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Adrenaline Package       2,995
Electronics Package       545
Navigation system       1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers       510
Satellite radio       195
Floor mats       65
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Adrenaline Package       2,756
Electronics Package       463
Navigation system       1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers       433
Satellite radio       166
Floor mats       47
Options (change) 6,990 6,220 3,630 6,305
Options (change) 6,502 5,786 3,377 5,561
Destination 905 905 905 785
Total Price $50,795 $62,525 $72,525 $34,580
Total Invoice $47,304 $58,213 $67,513 $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: $8,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,563
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUT
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8210hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/65-18
Total Price$50,795$62,525$72,525$34,580
Adjustments for Features-7,290-8,440-9,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,505$54,085$62,960$34,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,580$19,455$0
Total Invoice$47,304$58,213$67,513$31,952
Adjustments for Features-6,789-7,858-8,9040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,515$50,355$58,609$31,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,840$18,094$0

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

Model Year2013201320132008
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$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 app$25$25$25 
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Running boards   $350
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
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$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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$100 
Total Value of Features$11,390$12,540$13,665$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,290$8,440$9,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,789-7,858-8,9040

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

Model Year20132008
ModelSLKExplorer Sport Trac
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUT
Wheelbase95.7 in130.5 in
Length162.8 in210.2 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height51.2 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,517 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 in38.5 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
6.4 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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