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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: $39,155

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,453

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102011
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorer
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $51,900 $66,650 $37,535
Base Invoice $43,617 $48,267 $61,985 $34,952
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  
Navigation system       795
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  
Navigation system       676
Options (change) 6,870 6,870 4,320 795
Options (change) 6,390 6,390 4,018 676
Destination 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $54,645 $59,645 $72,845 $39,155
Total Invoice $50,882 $55,532 $67,878 $36,453

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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: $13,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,851
Model Year2010201020102011
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorer
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$54,645$59,645$72,845$39,155
Adjustments for Features-1,695-2,745-3,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,950$56,900$69,500$39,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$16,550$0
Total Invoice$50,882$55,532$67,878$36,453
Adjustments for Features-1,578-2,556-3,1170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,304$52,976$64,761$36,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,672$15,457$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2010201020102011
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorer
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power rear side windows   $200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Curve control   $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $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
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats   $600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,240$10,290$10,890$7,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,695$2,745$3,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,578-2,556-3,1170

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102011
ModelSLKExplorer
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in112.6 in
Length160.7 in197.1 in
Width70.4 in78.9 in
Height51.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft380.7 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 wipers100No
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 lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested120058%
Total Not Requested86542%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

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 wipers100No
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 lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested120058%
Total Not Requested86542%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

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 information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

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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