| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $38,085 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $14,195 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,251 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $13,422 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $43,350 | $47,400 | $62,500 | $33,280 | $36,280 |
| Base Invoice | $40,316 | $44,082 | $58,125 | $31,044 | $33,774 |
| Premium II Package | 3,650 | 3,650 | 1,400 | ||
| Heating Package | 970 | 970 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | 700 | 700 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 925 | 925 | 925 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 710 | 710 | 710 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,995 | |
| Convenience Package | 1,995 | ||||
| Navigation and Moon Package | 2,845 | ||||
| Premium II Package | 3,394 | 3,394 | 1,302 | ||
| Heating Package | 902 | 902 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 860 | 860 | 860 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 660 | 660 | 660 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,696 | |
| Convenience Package | 1,696 | ||||
| Navigation and Moon Package | 2,418 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,155 | 8,155 | 4,935 | 3,990 | 2,845 |
| Options (change) | 7,582 | 7,582 | 4,588 | 3,392 | 2,418 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 815 | 815 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $52,280 | $56,330 | $69,510 | $38,085 | $39,940 |
| Total Invoice | $48,673 | $52,439 | $64,788 | $35,251 | $37,007 |
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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: $11,540 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,950 | |||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | A5 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 190, 7 | 190, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 |
| Total Price | $52,280 | $56,330 | $69,510 | $38,085 | $39,940 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,655 | -2,655 | -3,955 | 0 | -850 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,625 | $53,675 | $65,555 | $38,085 | $39,090 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,050 | $15,930 | $0 | $1,005 |
| Total Invoice | $48,673 | $52,439 | $64,788 | $35,251 | $37,007 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,472 | -2,472 | -3,686 | 0 | -788 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,201 | $49,967 | $61,102 | $35,251 | $36,219 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,766 | $14,901 | $0 | $968 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $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 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $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 | $9,300 | $9,300 | $10,600 | $6,645 | $7,495 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,655 | $2,655 | $3,955 | $0 | $850 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,472 | -2,472 | -3,686 | 0 | -788 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2007 | 2010 |
| Model | SLK | Explorer |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 160.7 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,210 lb. | 4,441 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.5 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1390 | 54% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1390 | 54% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 92% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 90 | 13% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 34% |
| Total Not Requested | 1825 | 66% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation and Moon Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 90 | 13% |
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