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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: $34,020

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $20,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,450

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorerExplorer
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $51,900 $66,650 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $43,617 $48,267 $61,985 $27,273 $30,178
Premium 1 Package 2,550 2,550      
Multimedia Package 2,850 2,850 2,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Automatic climate control, front 750 750 750    
Luxury Package       1,290  
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package       510  
Satellite radio       195 195
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Premium 1 Package 2,372 2,372      
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Automatic climate control, front 698 698 698    
Luxury Package       1,097  
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package       433  
Satellite radio       166 166
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Options (change) 6,870 6,870 4,320 3,990 2,190
Options (change) 6,390 6,390 4,018 3,392 1,862
Destination 875 875 875 785 785
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $54,645 $59,645 $72,845 $34,020 $35,370
Total Invoice $50,882 $55,532 $67,878 $31,450 $32,825

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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: $15,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,963
Model Year20102010201020082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorerExplorer
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$54,645$59,645$72,845$34,020$35,370
Adjustments for Features-4,800-5,850-6,4500-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,845$53,795$66,395$34,020$34,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$16,550$0$850
Total Invoice$50,882$55,532$67,878$31,450$32,825
Adjustments for Features-4,469-5,447-6,0100-464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,413$50,085$61,868$31,450$32,361
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,672$15,455$0$911

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102010201020082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorerExplorer
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$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  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
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 bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200  
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power 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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,840$10,890$11,490$5,040$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,800$5,850$6,450$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,469-5,447-6,0100-464

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102008
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 SLK300

Premium 1 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested105049%
Total Not Requested109051%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested105049%
Total Not Requested109051%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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