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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,575

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $78,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,655

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $73,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelExplorerG-ClassG-ClassG-Class
TrimLimitedG550AMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $122,400 $141,400 $220,400
Base Invoice $35,268 $113,832 $131,502 $204,972
Package 302A / 303A 4,500      
Cargo cover 135      
All-weather floor mats 75 200 200 200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,650 2,650 2,650
Polished alloy wheels 595      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Package 302A / 303A 3,825      
Cargo cover 115      
All-weather floor mats 64 186 186 186
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 2,465 2,465 2,465
Polished alloy wheels 506      
Panoramic sunroof 1,356      
Options (change) 8,895 2,850 2,850 2,850
Options (change) 7,562 2,651 2,651 2,651
Destination 825 925 925 925
Total Price $47,575 $126,175 $145,175 $224,175
Total Invoice $43,655 $117,408 $135,078 $208,548

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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: $75,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,724
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelExplorerG-ClassG-ClassG-Class
TrimLimitedG550AMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12450, 13450, 13450, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/55-19275/50-20295/40-21
Total Price$47,575$126,175$145,175$224,175
Adjustments for Features0-3,255-4,030-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,575$122,920$141,145$220,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,225$97,875
Total Invoice$43,655$117,408$135,078$208,548
Adjustments for Features0-3,029-3,750-3,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,655$114,379$131,328$205,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$16,949$91,025

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelExplorerG-ClassG-ClassG-Class
TrimLimitedG550AMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate$350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key$250   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Front side airbags$350   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Inflatable rear seat belts$200   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags $350$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$250
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Lockable front differential $150$150$150
Lockable rear differential $150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Brush guard $500$500 
External spare tire shell $100$100$100
Externally-mounted spare $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards $350$350$350
Skid plates $150$150$150
Sunroof $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Satellite radio$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$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$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,795$13,050$13,825$13,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,255$4,030$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,029-3,750-3,144

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerG-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length197.1 in187.6 in
Width78.9 in71.8 in
Height70.4 in76.9 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.5,821 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in52.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in41.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft340.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft340.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft375.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested257562%
Total Not Requested160038%

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