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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: $42,785

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $186,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,730

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $173,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520142014
ModelSLS AMGExplorerExplorer
TrimGT Final EditionLimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $221,580 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $206,069 $35,528 $38,862
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,500    
Blind spot warning system   595  
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Package 301A   2,600  
Package 401A     4,130
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,185    
Blind spot warning system   519  
Polished alloy wheels   519  
Package 301A   2,269  
Package 401A     3,604
Options (change) 4,500 3,790 4,130
Options (change) 4,185 3,307 3,604
Destination 925 895 895
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $229,105 $42,785 $46,700
Total Invoice $213,279 $39,730 $43,361

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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: $186,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $173,744
Model Year201520142014
ModelSLS AMGExplorerExplorer
TrimGT Final EditionLimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine583hp 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$229,105$42,785$46,700
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$229,105$42,575$44,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,315
Total Invoice$213,279$39,730$43,361
Adjustments for Features0-195-1,681
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$213,279$39,535$41,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,145

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

Model Year201520142014
ModelSLS AMGExplorerExplorer
TrimGT Final EditionLimitedSport
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$100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
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  
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 spoiler $200$200
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  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
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  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats  $600
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  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,695$8,905$10,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$210$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-195-1,681

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

Model Year20152014
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.4,535 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
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested92544%
Total Not Requested120056%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested182557%
Total Not Requested137543%

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