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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $46,490 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $72,485 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,705 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $68,007 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | G-Class | G-Class |
| Trim | Limited | G550 | G63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $37,535 | $115,400 | $137,150 |
| Base Invoice | $34,952 | $107,322 | $127,550 |
| Package 302A | 4,305 | ||
| Cargo cover | 135 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,095 | 2,650 | 2,650 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||
| Package 302A | 3,659 | ||
| Cargo cover | 115 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,798 | 2,465 | 2,465 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | ||
| Options (change) | 8,130 | 2,650 | 2,650 |
| Options (change) | 6,928 | 2,465 | 2,465 |
| Destination | 825 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $46,490 | $118,975 | $140,725 |
| Total Invoice | $42,705 | $110,712 | $130,940 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $69,905 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,606 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | G-Class | G-Class |
| Trim | Limited | G550 | G63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 388hp V8 | 536hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD w/4L | AWD w/4L |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 610, 12 | 610, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 265/60-18 | 275/50-20 |
| Total Price | $46,490 | $118,975 | $140,725 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,580 | -4,480 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,490 | $116,395 | $136,245 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $19,850 |
| Total Invoice | $42,705 | $110,712 | $130,940 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,401 | -4,168 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,705 | $108,311 | $126,772 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $18,461 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | G-Class | G-Class |
| Trim | Limited | G550 | G63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD w/low range | $2200 | $2200 | |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Front side airbags | $350 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Electrically heated windshield | $250 | $250 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Lockable center differential | $150 | $150 | |
| Lockable front differential | $150 | $150 | |
| Lockable rear differential | $150 | $150 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Chrome brush guard | $750 | $750 | |
| External spare tire shell | $100 | $100 | |
| Externally-mounted spare | $0 | $0 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |
| Skid plates | $150 | $150 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |
| Tow hook(s), rear | $25 | $25 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| 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-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,470 | $12,050 | $13,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,580 | $4,480 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,401 | -4,168 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | G-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 183.5 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 71.8 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 76.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,579 lb. | 5,579 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 25.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 51.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 52.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 45.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 45.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 79.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2575 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 35% |
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