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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: $61,450

Ford Expedition Limited   
Difference: $16,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,716

Ford Expedition Limited   
Difference: $13,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionGL
TrimLimitedKing RanchPlatinumGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,045 $60,615 $64,205 $62,570
Base Invoice $53,522 $57,887 $61,316 $58,190
Navigation system 730      
Sunroof 995 995    
Blind spot warning system 490     600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,950
Premium 1 Package       4,280
Rear air vents with automatic controls       1,450
Class IV trailer hitch       550
Leather seating surfaces       1,930
Obstacle detection, rear       800
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720
Roof rack crossbars       320
Cooled or ventilated front seats       570
Heated second row seats       620
Running boards       670
Navigation system 693      
Sunroof 945 945    
Blind spot warning system 466     558
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,814
Premium 1 Package       3,980
Rear air vents with automatic controls       1,349
Class IV trailer hitch       512
Leather seating surfaces       1,795
Obstacle detection, rear       744
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670
Roof rack crossbars       298
Cooled or ventilated front seats       530
Heated second row seats       577
Running boards       623
Options (change) 4,210 2,990 1,995 14,460
Options (change) 3,999 2,840 1,895 13,450
Destination 1,195 1,195 1,195 875
Total Price $61,450 $64,800 $67,395 $77,905
Total Invoice $58,716 $61,922 $64,406 $72,515

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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: $12,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,689
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionGL
TrimLimitedKing RanchPlatinumGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12390, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20275/55-20285/45-22275/55-19
Total Price$61,450$64,800$67,395$77,905
Adjustments for Features0-700-800-4,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,450$64,100$66,595$73,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,650$5,145$0
Total Invoice$58,716$61,922$64,406$72,515
Adjustments for Features0-669-765-4,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,716$61,253$63,641$68,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,537$4,925$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2017201720172012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionGL
TrimLimitedKing RanchPlatinumGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Integrated trailer brake controller$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat   $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 
Running boards$350  $350
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,530$5,230$5,330$8,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$800$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-669-765-4,110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20172012
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 Weight5,549 lb.5,346 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 Room59.3 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%
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested227587%
Total Not Requested34013%

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