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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,790

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $145,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,117

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $135,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelSLS AMGExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $183,000 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $170,190 $35,528 $38,862
Navigation system   795 795
Navigation system   694 694
Options (change) 0 795 795
Options (change) 0 694 694
Destination 875 895 895
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $185,575 $39,790 $43,365
Total Invoice $172,765 $37,117 $40,451

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $145,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $135,238
Model Year201120142014
ModelSLS AMGExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine563hp V8290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$185,575$39,790$43,365
Adjustments for Features-4400-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$185,135$39,790$42,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550
Total Invoice$172,765$37,117$40,451
Adjustments for Features-4100-956
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$172,355$37,117$39,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,378

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120142014
ModelSLS AMGExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,595$8,155$9,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-4100-956

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112014
ModelSLS AMGExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.5 in112.6 in
Length182.6 in197.1 in
Width76.3 in78.9 in
Height49.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,574 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 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
6.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.280.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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

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