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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: $36,300

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $188,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,801

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $176,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006
ModelSLS AMGExplorerExplorer
TrimGT Final EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $221,580 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $206,069 $27,518 $29,578
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
235/65R18   595  
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
235/65R18   506  
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 0 5,455 3,160
Options (change) 0 4,638 2,687
Destination 925 645 645
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $224,605 $36,300 $36,320
Total Invoice $209,094 $32,801 $32,910

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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: $183,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $172,025
Model Year201520062006
ModelSLS AMGExplorerExplorer
TrimGT Final EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine583hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT7A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$224,605$36,300$36,320
Adjustments for Features-4,58500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$220,020$36,300$36,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$209,094$32,801$32,910
Adjustments for Features-4,26800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$204,826$32,801$32,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$109

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

Model Year201520062006
ModelSLS AMGExplorerExplorer
TrimGT Final EditionEddie 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 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler$300  
Carbon fiber hood$0  
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler$400  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
All-terrain tires  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,510$3,925$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,585$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,26800

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

Model Year20152006
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

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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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