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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: $34,020

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,450

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKExplorerExplorer
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $27,273 $30,178
Garmin Map Pilot 650 650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Premium 2 Package     3,050    
Luxury Package       1,290  
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package       510  
Satellite radio       195 195
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Garmin Map Pilot 605 605      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Premium 2 Package     2,837    
Luxury Package       1,097  
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package       433  
Satellite radio       166 166
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Options (change) 2,140 1,370 3,770 3,990 2,190
Options (change) 1,991 1,275 3,507 3,392 1,862
Destination 925 925 925 785 785
Total Price $50,065 $61,495 $77,295 $34,020 $35,370
Total Invoice $46,626 $57,256 $71,950 $31,450 $32,825

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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: $9,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,220
Model Year20162016201620082008
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, 11190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$50,065$61,495$77,295$34,020$35,370
Adjustments for Features-6,395-7,260-9,7500-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,670$54,235$67,545$34,020$34,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,565$23,875$0$850
Total Invoice$46,626$57,256$71,950$31,450$32,825
Adjustments for Features-5,956-6,760-9,0760-464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,670$50,496$62,874$31,450$32,361
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,826$22,204$0$911

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016201620082008
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  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
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  
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 bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200  
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
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$200$200
SD Card slot  $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 external devices   $0$0
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats $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$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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
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$15,365$5,615$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,395$7,260$9,750$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,956-6,760-9,0760-464

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162008
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested41529%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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