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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: $35,560

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $33,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,865

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $31,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelExplorer Sport TracGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $27,490 $62,570
Base Invoice $25,606 $58,190
Electronics Package 545  
Adrenaline Package 2,995  
Class IV trailer hitch 225 550
4.6L V8 1,310  
Sunroof 850  
Floor mats 65  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Running boards   670
Leather seating surfaces   1,930
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Electronics Package 463  
Adrenaline Package 2,756  
Class IV trailer hitch 192 512
4.6L V8 1,192  
Sunroof 723  
Floor mats 47  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Running boards   623
Leather seating surfaces   1,795
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Options (change) 7,285 5,820
Options (change) 6,474 5,414
Destination 785 875
Total Price $35,560 $69,265
Total Invoice $32,865 $64,479

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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: $25,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,939
Model Year20082012
ModelExplorer Sport TracGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8335hp V8
TransmissionA6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18275/55-19
Total Price$35,560$69,265
Adjustments for Features0-8,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,560$61,020
Total Invoice$32,865$64,479
Adjustments for Features0-7,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,865$56,804

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

Model Year20082012
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power sliding rear window$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
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
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
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$4,325$12,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,675

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz GL features.

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

Model Year20082012
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

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%

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