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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: $35,545

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $27,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,070

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $25,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelExplorerGL
TrimXLTGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $60,950
Base Invoice $27,404 $56,684
Third-row seat 875  
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275  
4.6L V8 1,310  
AWD 2,320  
Class IV trailer hitch   540
Roof rack crossbars   310
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Third-row seat 744  
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234  
4.6L V8 1,192  
AWD 2,112  
Class IV trailer hitch   502
Roof rack crossbars   288
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 5,450 1,570
Options (change) 4,851 1,460
Destination 815 875
Total Price $35,545 $63,395
Total Invoice $33,070 $59,019

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,224
Model Year20102010
ModelExplorerGL
TrimXLTGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8335hp V8
TransmissionA6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16275/55-19
Total Price$35,545$63,395
Adjustments for Features0-6,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,545$57,245
Total Invoice$33,070$59,019
Adjustments for Features0-5,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,070$53,294

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20102010
ModelExplorerGL
TrimXLTGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,430$11,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,725

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20102010
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 Weight4,706 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 XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12521%
Total Not Requested47579%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

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

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