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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: $42,665

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $18,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,436

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelSLKSLKExplorer
TrimSLK300SLK350Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $37,535
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $34,952
Premium 3 Package 3,790 3,790  
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490  
Premium 1 Package 3,390    
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Package 302A     4,305
Premium 3 Package 3,525 3,525  
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175  
Premium 1 Package 3,153    
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Rear spoiler 326 326  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Package 302A     3,659
Options (change) 13,510 9,350 4,305
Options (change) 12,565 8,696 3,659
Destination 925 925 825
Total Price $61,435 $69,475 $42,665
Total Invoice $57,200 $64,677 $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: $12,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,089
Model Year201620162011
ModelSLKSLKExplorer
TrimSLK300SLK350Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4302hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$61,435$69,475$42,665
Adjustments for Features-6,095-5,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,340$63,580$42,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$0
Total Invoice$57,200$64,677$39,436
Adjustments for Features-5,675-5,4880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,525$59,189$39,436
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,664$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162011
ModelSLKSLKExplorer
TrimSLK300SLK350Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$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 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
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
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,290$14,090$8,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,095$5,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,675-5,4880

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162011
ModelSLKExplorer
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in112.6 in
Length162.8 in197.1 in
Width71.5 in78.9 in
Height51.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested115034%
Total Not Requested225066%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177575%
Total Not Requested59025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested51534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested115034%
Total Not Requested225066%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177575%
Total Not Requested59025%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested277570%
Total Not Requested120030%

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