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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $46,945 Ford Explorer Sport | |||||
| Difference: $6,135 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,878 Ford Explorer Sport | |||||
| Difference: $4,541 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $42,900 | $46,950 | $61,500 | $45,950 | $53,940 |
| Base Invoice | $39,897 | $43,664 | $57,195 | $43,883 | $51,512 |
| Lighting Package | 990 | 990 | 990 | ||
| Comfort Package | 1,300 | 1,300 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,470 | ||
| Interior Trim Package | 710 | 710 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 690 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 925 | 925 | 925 | ||
| Heated front seats | 690 | 690 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,200 | 1,200 | |||
| Entertainment Package | 1,700 | 1,700 | |||
| Satellite radio | 500 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 921 | 921 | 921 | ||
| Comfort Package | 1,209 | 1,209 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,367 | ||
| Interior Trim Package | 660 | 660 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 642 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 860 | 860 | 860 | ||
| Heated front seats | 642 | 642 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,116 | 1,116 | |||
| Entertainment Package | 1,581 | 1,581 | |||
| Satellite radio | 465 | ||||
| Options (change) | 9,405 | 9,405 | 4,575 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 8,747 | 8,747 | 4,255 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $53,080 | $57,130 | $68,150 | $46,945 | $54,935 |
| Total Invoice | $49,419 | $53,186 | $63,525 | $44,878 | $52,507 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,755 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,046 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | ?, 9 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $53,080 | $57,130 | $68,150 | $46,945 | $54,935 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -300 | -2,620 | -9,135 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,080 | $57,130 | $67,850 | $44,325 | $45,800 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,050 | $14,770 | $0 | $1,475 |
| Total Invoice | $49,419 | $53,186 | $63,525 | $44,878 | $52,507 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -280 | -2,505 | -8,731 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $49,419 | $53,186 | $63,245 | $42,373 | $43,776 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,767 | $13,826 | $0 | $1,403 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $10,975 | $10,975 | $11,275 | $13,595 | $20,110 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $300 | $2,620 | $9,135 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -280 | -2,505 | -8,731 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | SLK | Explorer |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 160.7 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,210 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.5 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 13% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 415 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Trim Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 13% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 415 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Trim Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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