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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GL 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 GL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $57,795 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||||
| Difference: $30,265 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $55,224 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||||
| Difference: $26,740 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | GL | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | Platinum | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $53,940 | $64,550 | $66,200 | $91,300 | $122,100 |
| Base Invoice | $51,512 | $60,032 | $61,566 | $84,909 | $112,623 |
| Cargo cover | 130 | ||||
| Roof rack crossbars | 140 | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 |
| Running boards | 595 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | 1,950 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,410 | 4,410 | |||
| Class IV trailer hitch | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||
| designo Edition | 4,800 | 4,800 | 4,100 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | 620 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 570 | 570 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 124 | ||||
| Roof rack crossbars | 133 | 298 | 298 | 298 | 298 |
| Running boards | 565 | 623 | 623 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,895 | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,814 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | 1,814 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,101 | 4,101 | |||
| Class IV trailer hitch | 535 | 535 | 535 | 535 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,349 | 1,349 | |||
| designo Edition | 4,464 | 4,464 | 3,813 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 233 | 233 | 233 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | 577 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 530 | 530 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 2,860 | 22,585 | 22,585 | 10,855 | 2,845 |
| Options (change) | 2,717 | 21,007 | 21,007 | 10,098 | 2,647 |
| Destination | 995 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $57,795 | $88,060 | $89,710 | $103,080 | $125,870 |
| Total Invoice | $55,224 | $81,964 | $83,498 | $95,932 | $116,195 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,230 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,846 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | GL | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | Platinum | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 240hp V6 D | 362hp V6 | 429hp V8 | 550hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 12 | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 275/55-19 | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 295/40-21 |
| Total Price | $57,795 | $88,060 | $89,710 | $103,080 | $125,870 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,035 | -2,185 | -4,250 | -5,225 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $57,795 | $86,025 | $87,525 | $98,830 | $120,645 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $12,805 | $34,620 |
| Total Invoice | $55,224 | $81,964 | $83,498 | $95,932 | $116,195 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,894 | -2,034 | -3,955 | -4,823 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $55,224 | $80,070 | $81,464 | $91,977 | $111,372 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,394 | $11,907 | $31,302 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | GL | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | Platinum | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Remote climate control | $25 | ||||
| Remote start | $150 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | ||||
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Aluminum roof rack | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | ||||
| Class IV trailer hitch | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Roof rack | $300 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,920 | $11,955 | $12,105 | $14,170 | $15,145 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,035 | $2,185 | $4,250 | $5,225 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,894 | -2,034 | -3,955 | -4,823 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | GL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 121.0 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 201.6 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 76.4 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,458 lb. | 5,372 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 26.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 50.5 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.3 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 49.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC
| Class IV trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class IV trailer hitch | 300 | No |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 69% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2150 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 640 | 23% |
| designo Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 31% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450
| Class IV trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class IV trailer hitch | 300 | No |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 69% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2150 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 640 | 23% |
| designo Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 31% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
| Class IV trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class IV trailer hitch | 300 | No |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 11% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 89% |
| designo Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 41% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL AMG GL63
| Class IV trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class IV trailer hitch | 300 | No |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 67% |
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