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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: $38,200

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $163,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,350

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $152,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320102010
ModelSLS AMGExplorerExplorer
TrimGTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $199,500 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $185,535 $31,044 $33,774
Navigation system   1,995  
Convenience Package   1,995  
Bright-finished fuel door   115  
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Navigation system   1,696  
Convenience Package   1,696  
Bright-finished fuel door   99  
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 0 4,105 2,845
Options (change) 0 3,491 2,418
Destination 905 815 815
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $202,105 $38,200 $39,940
Total Invoice $188,140 $35,350 $37,007

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $161,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $150,160
Model Year201320102010
ModelSLS AMGExplorerExplorer
TrimGTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine583hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT7A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$202,105$38,200$39,940
Adjustments for Features-2,8250-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$199,280$38,200$38,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$740
Total Invoice$188,140$35,350$37,007
Adjustments for Features-2,6300-927
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$185,510$35,350$36,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$730

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

Model Year201320102010
ModelSLS AMGExplorerExplorer
TrimGTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed automatic $900$900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,470$6,645$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6300-927

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

Model Year20132010
ModelSLS AMGExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.5 in113.7 in
Length182.6 in193.4 in
Width76.3 in73.7 in
Height49.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 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
6.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.283.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120043%
Total Not Requested157557%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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