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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: $41,700

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $187,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,617

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $174,662

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelSLS AMGExplorer
TrimGT Final EditionLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $221,580 $37,535
Base Invoice $206,069 $34,952
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,500  
Blind spot warning system   495
Polished alloy wheels   595
Package 301A   2,250
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,185  
Blind spot warning system   421
Polished alloy wheels   506
Package 301A   1,913
Options (change) 4,500 3,340
Options (change) 4,185 2,840
Destination 925 825
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $229,105 $41,700
Total Invoice $213,279 $38,617

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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: $186,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $174,206
Model Year20152011
ModelSLS AMGExplorer
TrimGT Final EditionLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine583hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/50-20
Total Price$229,105$41,700
Adjustments for Features-4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$228,615$41,700
Total Invoice$213,279$38,617
Adjustments for Features-4560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$212,823$38,617

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

Model Year20152011
ModelSLS AMGExplorer
TrimGT Final EditionLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $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
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates$200 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,770$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4560

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

Model Year20152011
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 Weight3,727 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested82543%
Total Not Requested110057%

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