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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: $35,450

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $14,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,078

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $14,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorerExplorer
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $27,518 $29,578
Garmin Map Pilot 650 650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Premium 2 Package     3,050    
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Luxury Package       1,700  
Side curtain airbags       560 560
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Garmin Map Pilot 605 605      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Premium 2 Package     2,837    
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Luxury Package       1,445  
Side curtain airbags       476 476
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Options (change) 2,140 1,370 3,770 4,605 2,905
Options (change) 1,991 1,275 3,507 3,915 2,470
Destination 925 925 925 645 645
Total Price $50,065 $61,495 $77,295 $35,450 $36,065
Total Invoice $46,626 $57,256 $71,950 $32,078 $32,693

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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: $7,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,089
Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorerExplorer
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T7A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 11500, 11290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$50,065$61,495$77,295$35,450$36,065
Adjustments for Features-6,935-7,800-10,11500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,130$53,695$67,180$35,450$36,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,565$24,050$0$615
Total Invoice$46,626$57,256$71,950$32,078$32,693
Adjustments for Features-6,459-7,262-9,41600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,167$49,994$62,534$32,078$32,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,827$22,367$0$615

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorerExplorer
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key $250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation $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  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$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 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
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$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet  $150  
Media drive  $15  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0  
Satellite radio $200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25  
Traffic information$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  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers  $50  
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  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats $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 
All-terrain tires   $0$0
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$100  
Total Value of Features$12,010$12,875$15,190$5,075$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,935$7,800$10,115$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,459-7,262-9,41600

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162006
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 SLK300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested92564%
Total Not Requested51536%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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