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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: $54,935

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $174,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,507

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $160,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelSLS AMGExplorer
TrimGT Final EditionPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $221,580 $53,940
Base Invoice $206,069 $51,512
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,500  
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,185  
Options (change) 4,500 0
Options (change) 4,185 0
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $229,105 $54,935
Total Invoice $213,279 $52,507

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $183,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $169,699
Model Year20152018
ModelSLS AMGExplorer
TrimGT Final EditionPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine583hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19255/50-20
Total Price$229,105$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-9,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$229,105$45,595
Total Invoice$213,279$52,507
Adjustments for Features0-8,927
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$213,279$43,580

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

Model Year20152018
ModelSLS AMGExplorer
TrimGT Final EditionPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $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
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
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
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,845$16,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,927

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

Model Year20152018
ModelSLS AMGExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.5 in112.6 in
Length182.6 in198.3 in
Width76.3 in78.9 in
Height49.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.281.7 ft3

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