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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: $51,250

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $21,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,278

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $20,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132007
ModelExplorerGL
TrimSportGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $54,900
Base Invoice $38,027 $51,057
Package 402A 4,130  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Cargo cover 135  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,650
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 3,150
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
3-Zone Climate Control Package   1,320
Class IV trailer hitch   500
Premium Package   4,500
Sunroof Package   1,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,650
Proximity key   1,100
Rearview camera   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Package 402A 3,604  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Cargo cover 118  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 2,464
Adaptive cruise control 1,004 2,930
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
3-Zone Climate Control Package   1,228
Class IV trailer hitch   465
Premium Package   4,185
Sunroof Package   1,395
Leather seating surfaces   1,534
Proximity key   1,023
Rearview camera   465
Metallic paint (extra cost)   651
Options (change) 9,575 17,570
Options (change) 8,356 16,340
Destination 895 775
Total Price $51,250 $73,245
Total Invoice $47,278 $68,172

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,256
Model Year20132007
ModelExplorerGL
TrimSportGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/60-18
Total Price$51,250$73,245
Adjustments for Features0-685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,250$72,560
Total Invoice$47,278$68,172
Adjustments for Features0-638
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,278$67,534

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20132007
ModelExplorerGL
TrimSportGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Stowable third row seats$600 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,920$9,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-638

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20132007
ModelExplorerGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in121.1 in
Length197.1 in200.3 in
Width78.9 in75.6 in
Height70.4 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.5,249 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested175055%
Total Not Requested145045%
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 GL450 / GL320

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
3-Zone Climate Control Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested225071%
Total Not Requested91529%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

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