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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: $38,430

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $38,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,198

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $36,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerGLGLGLGL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $63,600 $65,200 $89,950 $119,450
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $59,148 $60,636 $83,654 $111,089
Luxury Package 1,290          
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995        
Audiophile Package 510          
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275        
Rear HVAC unit 695 285        
Third-row seat 875 375        
Power-folding third row seats 495 495        
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 320 320 320 320
Obstacle detection, rear 295   970 970    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295        
Premium 1 Package     4,410 4,410    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,450 1,450    
Class IV trailer hitch     575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720    
Running boards     670 670    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Luxury Package 1,097          
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696        
Audiophile Package 433          
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234        
Rear HVAC unit 591 243        
Third-row seat 744 319        
Power-folding third row seats 420 421        
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 298 298 298 298
Obstacle detection, rear 251   902 902    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101        
Premium 1 Package     4,101 4,101    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,349 1,349    
Class IV trailer hitch     535 535 535 535
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670    
Running boards     623 623    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Options (change) 8,400 5,395 12,685 12,685 2,845 2,845
Options (change) 7,140 4,587 11,799 11,799 2,647 2,647
Destination 785 785 925 925 925 925
Total Price $38,430 $38,575 $77,210 $78,810 $93,720 $123,220
Total Invoice $35,198 $35,550 $71,872 $73,360 $87,226 $114,661

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,185
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerGLGLGLGL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 780, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$38,430$38,575$77,210$78,810$93,720$123,220
Adjustments for Features0-250-9,120-9,270-12,935-17,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,430$38,325$68,090$69,540$80,785$105,710
Cost Above Minimum$105$0$0$1,450$12,695$37,620
Total Invoice$35,198$35,550$71,872$73,360$87,226$114,661
Adjustments for Features0-230-8,489-8,629-12,039-16,294
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,198$35,320$63,383$64,731$75,187$98,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$122$0$1,348$11,804$34,984

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerGLGLGLGL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75$75$75
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power door closers    $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention     $150
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300$300$300$300
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo net    $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250    
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300$300
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Roof rack$300$300    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Massage, driver seat    $100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
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
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $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$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600    
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
White-letter tires$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,125$6,375$15,245$15,395$19,060$23,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$9,120$9,270$12,935$17,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-8,489-8,629-12,039-16,294

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082015
ModelExplorerGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in121.0 in
Length193.4 in201.6 in
Width73.7 in76.4 in
Height72.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
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 GL350 BlueTEC

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
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested124048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

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
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested124048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL63 AMG

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%

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