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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: $48,110

Ford Expedition King Ranch   
Difference: $28,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,432

Ford Expedition King Ranch   
Difference: $27,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelExpeditionGLGL
TrimKing RanchGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,690 $61,950 $84,450
Base Invoice $36,984 $57,614 $78,539
Navigation system 1,995    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling 485    
Sunroof 995    
Roof rack crossbars 115 320 320
Satellite radio 195    
Rearview camera 455    
Power liftgate 495    
iPod integration 365    
Skid plates 100    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295    
Premium 1 Package   4,280  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450  
Leather seating surfaces   1,930  
Class IV trailer hitch   550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570  
Running boards   670  
Obstacle detection, rear   800  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950 1,950
Navigation system 1,696    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling 413    
Sunroof 846    
Roof rack crossbars 97 298 298
Satellite radio 166    
Rearview camera 387    
Power liftgate 421    
iPod integration 311    
Skid plates 85    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101    
Premium 1 Package   3,980  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349  
Leather seating surfaces   1,795  
Class IV trailer hitch   512 512
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530  
Running boards   623  
Obstacle detection, rear   744  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814 1,814
Options (change) 6,495 13,830 2,820
Options (change) 5,523 12,864 2,624
Destination 925 875 875
Total Price $48,110 $76,655 $88,145
Total Invoice $43,432 $71,353 $82,038

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Expedition King Ranch
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,992
Model Year200820112011
ModelExpeditionGLGL
TrimKing RanchGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionA6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 780, 8610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$48,110$76,655$88,145
Adjustments for Features0-5,295-8,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,110$71,360$79,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,525
Total Invoice$43,432$71,353$82,038
Adjustments for Features0-4,929-7,688
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,432$66,424$74,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,926

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year200820112011
ModelExpeditionGLGL
TrimKing RanchGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
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  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Skid plates$150 $150
Wheel-lip moldings$75 $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,975$10,270$13,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,295$8,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,929-7,688

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082011
ModelExpeditionGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in121.1 in
Length206.5 in200.6 in
Width78.8 in76.0 in
Height77.2 in72.4 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.9 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom37.7 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.6 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested197576%
Total Not Requested64024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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