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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: $53,915

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $1,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,532

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132016
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorer
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $67,990 $52,970
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $63,231 $50,587
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Wood trim 990 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 850  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Wood trim 921 921    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326 326    
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 791  
Options (change) 11,940 11,170 7,390 0
Options (change) 11,107 10,391 6,875 0
Destination 905 905 905 945
Total Price $55,745 $67,475 $76,285 $53,915
Total Invoice $51,909 $62,818 $71,011 $51,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,011
Model Year2013201320132016
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorer
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$55,745$67,475$76,285$53,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-1,875-5,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,745$66,325$74,410$48,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,580$18,665$0
Total Invoice$51,909$62,818$71,011$51,532
Adjustments for Features0-1,071-1,745-5,634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,909$61,747$69,266$45,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,838$17,357$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013201320132016
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorer
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGPlatinum
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 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
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
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
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
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
Terrain selector   $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
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
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
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-stowing third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,615$11,765$12,490$16,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$1,875$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,071-1,745-5,634

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132016
ModelSLKExplorer
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in112.6 in
Length162.8 in198.3 in
Width71.5 in78.9 in
Height51.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

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