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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: $35,480

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $189,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,898

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $176,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelSLS AMGExplorerExplorer
TrimGT Final EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $221,580 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $206,069 $27,273 $30,178
Luxury Package   1,290  
255/50R20   1,325  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
Bright-finished fuel door   110 110
Satellite radio   195 195
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Luxury Package   1,097  
255/50R20   1,127  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
Bright-finished fuel door   73 73
Satellite radio   166 166
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Options (change) 0 5,720 2,300
Options (change) 0 4,843 1,935
Destination 925 785 785
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $224,605 $35,750 $35,480
Total Invoice $209,094 $32,901 $32,898

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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: $184,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $172,150
Model Year201520082008
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)?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$224,605$35,750$35,480
Adjustments for Features-4,5950-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$220,010$35,750$35,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0
Total Invoice$209,094$32,901$32,898
Adjustments for Features-4,2780-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$204,816$32,901$32,666
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0

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

Model Year201520082008
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  
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
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$100
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  
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  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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 
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
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  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,260$4,665$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,595$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2780-232

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

Model Year20152008
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
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-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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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