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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: $57,775

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $85,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,205

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $78,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelExplorerG-ClassG-Class
TrimPlatinumAMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $139,900 $217,900
Base Invoice $51,512 $130,107 $202,647
Cargo cover 130    
Running boards 595    
All-weather floor mats 120 200 200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,650 2,650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0 0
Cargo cover 124    
Running boards 565    
All-weather floor mats 114 186 186
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 2,465 2,465
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0 0
Options (change) 2,840 2,850 2,850
Options (change) 2,698 2,651 2,651
Destination 995 925 925
Total Price $57,775 $143,675 $221,675
Total Invoice $55,205 $133,683 $206,223

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $88,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,361
Model Year201820162016
ModelExplorerG-ClassG-Class
TrimPlatinumAMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6563hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12450, 13450, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/50-20295/40-21
Total Price$57,775$143,675$221,675
Adjustments for Features-3,650-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,125$143,025$221,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$78,650
Total Invoice$55,205$133,683$206,223
Adjustments for Features-3,488-6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,717$133,078$206,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$73,145

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

Model Year201820162016
ModelExplorerG-ClassG-Class
TrimPlatinumAMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
AWD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
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
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
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  
Brush guard $500 
External spare tire shell $100$100
Externally-mounted spare $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plates $150$150
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
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
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$13,905$10,905$10,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,650$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,488-6050

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

Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerG-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length198.3 in187.6 in
Width78.9 in71.8 in
Height70.0 in76.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.5,821 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in52.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft340.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft340.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft375.1 ft3

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