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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: $33,350

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,134

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorerExplorer
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $26,790 $29,361
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 255  
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Luxury Package       1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Satellite radio       195 195
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 217  
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Luxury Package       1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Satellite radio       166 166
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Options (change) 7,960 7,190 4,600 4,245 2,540
Options (change) 7,404 6,688 4,279 3,609 2,160
Destination 875 875 875 735 735
Total Price $51,335 $62,865 $72,975 $33,350 $34,390
Total Invoice $47,804 $58,527 $67,929 $31,134 $32,256

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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: $11,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,557
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorerExplorer
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$51,335$62,865$72,975$33,350$34,390
Adjustments for Features-6,565-7,715-8,69000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,770$55,150$64,285$33,350$34,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$19,515$0$1,040
Total Invoice$47,804$58,527$67,929$31,134$32,256
Adjustments for Features-6,113-7,183-8,08900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,691$51,344$59,840$31,134$32,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$18,149$0$1,122

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorerExplorer
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
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
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
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$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150  
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 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,715$11,865$12,840$4,150$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,565$7,715$8,690$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,113-7,183-8,08900

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122007
ModelSLKExplorer
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in113.7 in
Length162.8 in193.4 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height51.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested86568%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested86568%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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