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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,260

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $33,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,160

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $31,374

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelExplorer Sport TracGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $27,490 $60,950
Base Invoice $25,606 $56,684
Electronics Package 545  
Adrenaline Package 2,995  
Navigation system 1,995  
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510  
Class IV trailer hitch 225 540
4.6L V8 1,310  
Floor mats 65  
Sunroof 850  
Satellite radio 195  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
Premium 1 Package   3,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Running boards   660
Leather seating surfaces   1,900
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,880
Electronics Package 463  
Adrenaline Package 2,756  
Navigation system 1,696  
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433  
Class IV trailer hitch 192 502
4.6L V8 1,192  
Floor mats 47  
Sunroof 723  
Satellite radio 166  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101  
Premium 1 Package   3,674
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Running boards   614
Leather seating surfaces   1,767
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,748
Options (change) 9,985 9,650
Options (change) 8,769 8,975
Destination 785 875
Total Price $38,260 $71,475
Total Invoice $35,160 $66,534

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,382
Model Year20082010
ModelExplorer Sport TracGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8335hp V8
TransmissionA6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18275/55-19
Total Price$38,260$71,475
Adjustments for Features0-9,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,260$61,815
Total Invoice$35,160$66,534
Adjustments for Features0-8,992
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,160$57,542

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082010
ModelExplorer Sport TracGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power sliding rear window$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear defrost $200
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,900$13,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,992

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082010
ModelExplorer Sport TracGL
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.5 in121.1 in
Length210.2 in200.6 in
Width73.7 in76.0 in
Height72.5 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,618 lb.5,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.014.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
0.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.083.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested162597%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

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 lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115049%
Total Not Requested121551%

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