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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: $39,890 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $12,390 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $37,211 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $11,462 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $43,350 | $47,400 | $62,500 | $38,200 | $43,100 |
| Base Invoice | $40,316 | $44,082 | $58,125 | $35,622 | $40,191 |
| 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 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 795 | 795 |
| Automatic climate control, front | 710 | 710 | 710 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,116 | 694 | 694 |
| Automatic climate control, front | 660 | 660 | 660 | ||
| Options (change) | 8,155 | 8,155 | 4,935 | 795 | 795 |
| Options (change) | 7,582 | 7,582 | 4,588 | 694 | 694 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $52,280 | $56,330 | $69,510 | $39,890 | $44,790 |
| Total Invoice | $48,673 | $52,439 | $64,788 | $37,211 | $41,780 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,310 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,457 | |||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 | 290hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 390, 12 | 390, 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 | $52,280 | $56,330 | $69,510 | $39,890 | $44,790 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,080 | -1,080 | -2,380 | 0 | -1,425 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $51,200 | $55,250 | $67,130 | $39,890 | $43,365 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,050 | $15,930 | $0 | $3,475 |
| Total Invoice | $48,673 | $52,439 | $64,788 | $37,211 | $41,780 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,005 | -1,005 | -2,218 | 0 | -1,329 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $47,668 | $51,434 | $62,570 | $37,211 | $40,451 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,766 | $14,902 | $0 | $3,240 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Limited | Sport |
| 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 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $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 | |||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $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 | $75 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| 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 capability | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | ||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,175 | $9,175 | $10,475 | $8,095 | $9,520 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,080 | $1,080 | $2,380 | $0 | $1,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,005 | -1,005 | -2,218 | 0 | -1,329 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 |
| Model | SLK | Explorer |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 160.7 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,210 lb. | 4,535 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 61.3 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 | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 39.8 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 | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.5 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 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 |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1140 | 44% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 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 |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1140 | 44% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 54% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 11% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 11% |
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