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Ford Expedition vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Expedition vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,050

Ford Expedition Limited   
Difference: $21,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,588

Ford Expedition Limited   
Difference: $21,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionGLGL
TrimLimitedKing RanchGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,525 $42,125 $55,900 $77,375
Base Invoice $36,067 $37,459 $51,987 $71,959
Power and Entertainment Package 995      
Stability control 595 595    
Side curtain airbags 595 595    
Class IV Trailer Tow Package 350 350    
Air springs, auto-leveling 815 815    
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Sunroof 860 860    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Power flip-out rear side windows 125 125    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,500 1,250 1,250
3-Zone Climate Control Package     990  
Premium I Package     6,400  
Class IV trailer hitch     510 510
Leather seating surfaces     2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710  
Running boards     510  
Power and Entertainment Package 846      
Stability control 506 506    
Side curtain airbags 506 506    
Class IV Trailer Tow Package 298 298    
Air springs, auto-leveling 692 692    
Universal garage door opener 102 102    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Sunroof 731 731    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Power flip-out rear side windows 107 107    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,275 1,162 1,162
3-Zone Climate Control Package     921  
Premium I Package     5,952  
Class IV trailer hitch     474 474
Leather seating surfaces     1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660  
Running boards     474  
Options (change) 6,705 7,210 12,470 1,760
Options (change) 5,701 6,130 11,596 1,636
Destination 820 820 875 875
Total Price $48,050 $50,155 $69,245 $80,010
Total Invoice $42,588 $44,409 $64,458 $74,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Expedition Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,314
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionGLGL
TrimLimitedKing RanchGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8300hp V8335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionA4A4T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7260, 7440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17265/60-18295/40-21
Total Price$48,050$50,155$69,245$80,010
Adjustments for Features-5000-6,445-8,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,550$50,155$62,800$71,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,605$0$8,290
Total Invoice$42,588$44,409$64,458$74,470
Adjustments for Features-4430-5,999-8,302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,145$44,409$58,459$66,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,264$0$7,709

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionGLGL
TrimLimitedKing RanchGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Front side airbags  $350$350
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300 $300
Roof rails  $250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Running boards$350 $350$350
Skid plates   $150
Tubular side steps $350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air springs, auto-leveling$700$700  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,900$4,400$10,845$13,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$6,445$8,920
Value of Feature Adjustments-4430-5,999-8,302

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062008
ModelExpeditionGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in121.1 in
Length205.8 in200.6 in
Width78.7 in76.0 in
Height76.7 in72.4 in
Curb Weight5,353 lb.5,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room60.1 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom36.3 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.7 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.9 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
110.5 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Power and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Power-folding third row seats400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class IV Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Class IV trailer hitch50Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Class IV Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Class IV trailer hitch50Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%
3-Zone Climate Control Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested232553%
Total Not Requested206547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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