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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: $47,180

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $36,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,295

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $34,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelExplorerGLGLGLGL
TrimLimitedGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100
Base Invoice $34,952 $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623
Package 302A 4,305        
Trailer Tow Package 570        
Cargo cover 135        
Roof rack crossbars 120 320 320 320 320
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Premium 1 Package   4,410 4,410    
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 1,950  
Class IV trailer hitch   575 575 575 575
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450 1,450    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970    
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720    
Package 302A 3,659        
Trailer Tow Package 484        
Cargo cover 115        
Roof rack crossbars 106 298 298 298 298
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Premium 1 Package   4,101 4,101    
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 1,814  
Class IV trailer hitch   535 535 535 535
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349 1,349    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902    
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670    
Options (change) 8,820 17,865 17,865 5,885 2,845
Options (change) 7,518 16,617 16,617 5,475 2,647
Destination 825 925 925 925 925
Total Price $47,180 $83,340 $84,990 $98,110 $125,870
Total Invoice $43,295 $77,574 $79,108 $91,309 $116,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,122
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelExplorerGLGLGLGL
TrimLimitedGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 1280, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$47,180$83,340$84,990$98,110$125,870
Adjustments for Features0-6,615-6,765-9,180-12,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,180$76,725$78,225$88,930$113,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$12,205$37,090
Total Invoice$43,295$77,574$79,108$91,309$116,195
Adjustments for Features0-6,157-6,297-8,544-11,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,295$71,417$72,811$82,765$105,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,394$11,348$33,650

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelExplorerGLGLGLGL
TrimLimitedGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
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
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Safety key$5    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300$300$300$300
Cargo net$40  $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
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings$75  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
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
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0$0
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    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
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
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    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000    
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
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
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,295$12,910$13,060$15,475$18,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,615$6,765$9,180$12,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,157-6,297-8,544-11,128

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112016
ModelExplorerGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in121.0 in
Length197.1 in201.6 in
Width78.9 in76.4 in
Height70.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested342586%
Total Not Requested55014%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
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 key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested167560%
Total Not Requested111540%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
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 key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested167560%
Total Not Requested111540%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL AMG GL63

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

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