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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: $57,795

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $25,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,224

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $22,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelExplorerGL
TrimPlatinumGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $77,375
Base Invoice $51,512 $71,959
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Running boards 595  
Cargo cover 130  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,670
Class IV trailer hitch   510
iPod integration   375
Illuminated door sill trim plates   550
Proximity key   1,110
Heated steering wheel   0
Roof rack crossbars 133  
Running boards 565  
Cargo cover 124  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 2,483
Class IV trailer hitch   474
iPod integration   349
Illuminated door sill trim plates   512
Proximity key   1,032
Heated steering wheel   0
Options (change) 2,860 5,215
Options (change) 2,717 4,850
Destination 995 875
Total Price $57,795 $83,465
Total Invoice $55,224 $77,684

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,170
Model Year20182008
ModelExplorerGL
TrimPlatinumGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20295/40-21
Total Price$57,795$83,465
Adjustments for Features-1,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,005$83,465
Total Invoice$55,224$77,684
Adjustments for Features-1,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,514$77,684

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182008
ModelExplorerGL
TrimPlatinumGL550
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 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition 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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$13,045$11,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7100

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182008
ModelExplorerGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in121.1 in
Length198.3 in200.6 in
Width78.9 in76.0 in
Height70.0 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.5,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft383.3 ft3

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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%

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