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

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,145

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $34,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,152

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $32,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072010
ModelExplorerExplorerGL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $60,950
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $56,684
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 225 225  
Rear HVAC unit 675 285  
Third-row seat 845 375  
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
Sunroof 850 850  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 310
Obstacle detection, rear 255   790
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Premium 1 Package     3,950
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,430
Class IV trailer hitch     540
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Running boards     660
Leather seating surfaces     1,900
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,880
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 192 192  
Rear HVAC unit 574 243  
Third-row seat 718 319  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Power-folding third row seats 421 421  
Sunroof 723 723  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 288
Obstacle detection, rear 217   735
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Premium 1 Package     3,674
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,330
Class IV trailer hitch     502
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Running boards     614
Leather seating surfaces     1,767
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,748
Options (change) 10,040 7,475 12,180
Options (change) 8,627 6,448 11,328
Destination 735 735 875
Total Price $39,145 $39,325 $74,005
Total Invoice $36,152 $36,544 $68,887

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,921
Model Year200720072010
ModelExplorerExplorerGL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8335hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18275/55-19
Total Price$39,145$39,325$74,005
Adjustments for Features00-7,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,145$39,325$66,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$180$0
Total Invoice$36,152$36,544$68,887
Adjustments for Features00-6,814
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,152$36,544$62,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$392$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year200720072010
ModelExplorerExplorerGL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,875$3,875$11,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,814

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20072010
ModelExplorerGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in121.1 in
Length193.4 in200.6 in
Width73.7 in76.0 in
Height72.8 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.5,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115049%
Total Not Requested121551%

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