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

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Ford Expedition vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,685

Ford Expedition Limited   
Difference: $77,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,649

Ford Expedition Limited   
Difference: $72,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelExpeditionExpeditionGLS
TrimLimitedKing RanchAMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,270 $46,780 $125,300
Base Invoice $42,196 $43,569 $116,529
Navigation system 2,105 2,105  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,950
Rear air springs, auto-leveling 485 485  
Package 301A / 401A 1,490 1,490  
Remote start 345 345  
Class IV trailer hitch     575
285/40ZR22     1,250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0
Navigation system 1,789 1,789  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,696 1,814
Rear air springs, auto-leveling 413 413  
Package 301A / 401A 1,267 1,267  
Remote start 293 293  
Class IV trailer hitch     535
285/40ZR22     1,163
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0
Options (change) 6,420 6,420 3,775
Options (change) 5,458 5,458 3,512
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $52,685 $54,195 $130,070
Total Invoice $48,649 $50,022 $121,036

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Expedition Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,020
Model Year201220122018
ModelExpeditionExpeditionGLS
TrimLimitedKing RanchAMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8310hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/65-18275/65-18285/40-22
Total Price$52,685$54,195$130,070
Adjustments for Features0-250-14,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,685$53,945$115,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,260$0
Total Invoice$48,649$50,022$121,036
Adjustments for Features0-231-13,367
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,649$49,791$107,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,142$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year201220122018
ModelExpeditionExpeditionGLS
TrimLimitedKing RanchAMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power door closers  $300
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote start via app  $75
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power-deployable running boards$750$750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards  $350
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
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
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,230$6,480$20,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$14,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-13,367

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20122018
ModelExpeditionGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in121.1 in
Length206.5 in202.0 in
Width78.8 in76.1 in
Height77.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.9 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom37.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.6 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-deployable running boards400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-deployable running boards400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
285/40ZR22 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
285/40ZR22 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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