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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,655

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $60,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,091

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $55,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerGLE Coupe
TrimPlatinumAMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $111,860
Base Invoice $51,512 $104,030
Cargo cover 130  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,950
Running boards 595 0
Premium 3 Package   1,600
Class III trailer hitch   575
Heated steering wheel   250
Heated second row seats   580
Rear air vents with automatic controls   760
Cargo cover 124  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,814
Running boards 565 0
Premium 3 Package   1,488
Class III trailer hitch   535
Heated steering wheel   233
Heated second row seats   539
Rear air vents with automatic controls   707
Options (change) 2,720 5,715
Options (change) 2,584 5,316
Destination 995 995
Total Price $57,655 $118,570
Total Invoice $55,091 $110,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,556
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerGLE Coupe
TrimPlatinumAMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20285/40-22
Total Price$57,655$118,570
Adjustments for Features0-2,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,655$115,675
Total Invoice$55,091$110,341
Adjustments for Features0-2,694
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,091$107,647

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerGLE Coupe
TrimPlatinumAMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power door closers $300
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$10,210$13,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,694

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerGLE Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in114.8 in
Length198.3 in192.6 in
Width78.9 in78.9 in
Height70.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft360.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe AMG GLE63 S

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Power door closers300No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested50025%
Total Not Requested147575%

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