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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: $54,935 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
| Difference: $4,755 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $52,507 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
| Difference: $3,073 | |||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | Explorer |
| Trim | SLK250 | SLK350 | Platinum |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $43,525 | $56,225 | $53,940 |
| Base Invoice | $40,478 | $52,289 | $51,512 |
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,150 | 2,150 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,590 | 2,590 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | |
| Distronic Plus Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | |
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |
| Rear spoiler | 350 | 350 | |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 700 | 700 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 990 | 990 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,409 | 2,409 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | |
| Distronic Plus Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | |
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |
| Rear spoiler | 326 | 326 | |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 651 | 651 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 921 | 921 | |
| Options (change) | 15,240 | 14,470 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 14,177 | 13,461 | 0 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 995 |
| Total Price | $59,690 | $71,620 | $54,935 |
| Total Invoice | $55,580 | $66,675 | $52,507 |
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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: $8,515 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,667 | |||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | Explorer |
| Trim | SLK250 | SLK350 | Platinum |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 11 | 500, 11 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $59,690 | $71,620 | $54,935 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,150 | -3,760 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $59,690 | $70,470 | $51,175 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,780 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $55,580 | $66,675 | $52,507 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,071 | -3,594 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $55,580 | $65,604 | $48,913 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,024 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | Explorer |
| Trim | SLK250 | SLK350 | Platinum |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| 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 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,950 | $13,100 | $15,710 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,150 | $3,760 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,071 | -3,594 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2014 | 2018 |
| Model | SLK | Explorer |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 162.8 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 51.2 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,242 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 61.5 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 | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 39.5 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 | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.4 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.1 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 765 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 40% |
| Distronic Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 62% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 765 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 40% |
| Distronic Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 62% |
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