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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: $42,665 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Difference: $10,785 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,436 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Difference: $10,336 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Explorer |
| Trim | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $42,500 | $54,800 | $67,500 | $37,535 |
| Base Invoice | $39,525 | $50,964 | $62,775 | $34,952 |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,590 | 2,590 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | 760 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | |||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Package 302A | 4,305 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,409 | 2,409 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | 707 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Rear spoiler | 349 | 349 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | |||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| Package 302A | 3,659 | |||
| Options (change) | 10,075 | 9,305 | 6,340 | 4,305 |
| Options (change) | 9,372 | 8,656 | 5,898 | 3,659 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 825 |
| Total Price | $53,450 | $64,980 | $74,715 | $42,665 |
| Total Invoice | $49,772 | $60,495 | $69,548 | $39,436 |
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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: $9,565 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,200 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Explorer |
| Trim | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 415hp V8 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 11 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $53,450 | $64,980 | $74,715 | $42,665 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,220 | -2,370 | -3,295 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,230 | $62,610 | $71,420 | $42,665 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,380 | $19,190 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $49,772 | $60,495 | $69,548 | $39,436 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,136 | -2,206 | -3,067 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,636 | $58,289 | $66,481 | $39,436 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $9,653 | $17,845 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Explorer |
| Trim | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 2dr 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 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Curve control | $50 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| 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 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $10,440 | $11,590 | $12,515 | $9,220 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,220 | $2,370 | $3,295 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,136 | -2,206 | -3,067 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | SLK | Explorer |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 162.8 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 51.2 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,242 lb. | 4,579 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 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 | 6.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.4 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.1 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 41% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 22% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 41% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 22% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 22% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 2550 | 64% |
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