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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,095

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,917

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620072007
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorerExplorer
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $26,790 $29,361
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300      
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690    
Heated front seats 690 690      
Navigation system 1,200 1,200   1,995 1,995
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700      
CD changer, remote 430 430 430    
Satellite radio     500 195 195
Luxury Package       1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209      
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642    
Heated front seats 642 642      
Navigation system 1,116 1,116   1,696 1,696
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581      
CD changer, remote 400 400 400    
Satellite radio     465 166 166
Luxury Package       1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Options (change) 7,210 7,210 3,090 3,990 2,540
Options (change) 6,706 6,706 2,874 3,392 2,160
Destination 775 775 775 735 735
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $50,885 $54,935 $66,665 $33,095 $34,390
Total Invoice $47,378 $51,145 $62,144 $30,917 $32,256

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,178
Model Year20062006200620072007
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorerExplorer
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$50,885$54,935$66,665$33,095$34,390
Adjustments for Features-4,600-4,600-5,2000-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,285$50,335$61,465$33,095$34,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,180$0$1,045
Total Invoice$47,378$51,145$62,144$30,917$32,256
Adjustments for Features-4,283-4,283-4,8470-234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,095$46,862$57,297$30,917$32,022
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$14,202$0$1,105

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062006200620072007
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorerExplorer
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
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  
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$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$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$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$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$10,075$10,075$10,675$5,475$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,600$4,600$5,200$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,283-4,283-4,8470-234

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062007
ModelSLKExplorer
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in113.7 in
Length160.7 in193.4 in
Width70.4 in73.7 in
Height51.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,441 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 in38.7 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
6.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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