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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: $35,325

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $17,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,542

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $16,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUT
Base Price $43,950 $57,650 $70,900 $31,010
Base Invoice $40,874 $53,615 $65,937 $28,752
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Multimedia Package 2,330 2,330 2,330  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Convenience Package       995
Navigation system       2,505
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Multimedia Package 2,167 2,167 2,167  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Convenience Package       846
Navigation system       2,129
Options (change) 8,140 7,370 4,780 3,500
Options (change) 7,571 6,855 4,446 2,975
Destination 925 925 925 815
Total Price $53,015 $65,945 $76,605 $35,325
Total Invoice $49,370 $61,395 $71,308 $32,542

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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: $10,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,890
Model Year2015201520152009
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$53,015$65,945$76,605$35,325
Adjustments for Features-7,450-8,600-10,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,565$57,345$65,980$35,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,780$20,415$0
Total Invoice$49,370$61,395$71,308$32,542
Adjustments for Features-6,938-8,007-9,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,432$53,388$61,418$32,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,956$18,986$0

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

Model Year2015201520152009
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
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power rear side windows   $200
Power sliding rear window   $250
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
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 
911 assist   $25
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
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$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Tubular side steps   $350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
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 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
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 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,050$13,200$15,225$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,450$8,600$10,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,938-8,007-9,8900

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

Model Year20152009
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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74081%
Total Not Requested17519%
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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74081%
Total Not Requested17519%
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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74081%
Total Not Requested17519%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested72585%
Total Not Requested12515%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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