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

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

Lowest Total Price: $36,785

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $37,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,784

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $35,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelExplorer Sport TracGLSGLSGLS
TrimLimitedGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,010 $68,700 $93,850 $124,100
Base Invoice $28,752 $63,891 $87,281 $115,413
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505      
Class IV trailer hitch 225 575 575 575
Sunroof 850      
Remote start 385      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720    
Running boards   670    
Obstacle detection, rear   970    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129      
Class IV trailer hitch 192 535 535 535
Sunroof 723      
Remote start 327      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670    
Running boards   623    
Obstacle detection, rear   902    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Options (change) 4,960 4,555 575 575
Options (change) 4,217 4,237 535 535
Destination 815 925 925 925
Total Price $36,785 $74,180 $95,350 $125,600
Total Invoice $33,784 $69,053 $88,741 $116,873

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,561
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelExplorer Sport TracGLSGLSGLS
TrimLimitedGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionA5T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 780, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$36,785$74,180$95,350$125,600
Adjustments for Features0-9,355-16,185-20,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,785$64,825$79,165$105,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,340$40,440
Total Invoice$33,784$69,053$88,741$116,873
Adjustments for Features0-8,708-15,063-18,922
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,784$60,345$73,678$97,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,333$37,606

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

Model Year2009201720172017
ModelExplorer Sport TracGLSGLSGLS
TrimLimitedGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power door closers  $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power sliding rear window$250   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200  
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear defrost $200$200$200
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards $350$350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Tubular side steps$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75 $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,140$15,495$22,325$26,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,355$16,185$20,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,708-15,063-18,922

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

Model Year20092017
ModelExplorer Sport TracGLS
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.5 in121.1 in
Length210.2 in202.0 in
Width73.7 in76.1 in
Height72.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.016.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
0.049.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.093.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested72585%
Total Not Requested12515%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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