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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: $47,475

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $29,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,569

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $28,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelExplorerGLE CoupeGLE Coupe
TrimLimitedGLE450 AMGAMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $65,100 $109,300
Base Invoice $35,268 $60,543 $101,649
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Cargo cover 135    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,950 1,950
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Driver Assistance Package   1,950 1,950
Premium Package   3,500  
Parking Assist Package   1,290  
Class III trailer hitch   575 575
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570  
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
Trailer Tow Package 484    
Cargo cover 115    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,814 1,814
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Driver Assistance Package   1,814 1,814
Premium Package   3,255  
Parking Assist Package   1,200  
Class III trailer hitch   535 535
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530  
Options (change) 8,795 10,865 4,475
Options (change) 7,476 10,106 4,163
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $47,475 $76,890 $114,700
Total Invoice $43,569 $71,574 $106,737

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,955
Model Year201220162016
ModelExplorerGLE CoupeGLE Coupe
TrimLimitedGLE450 AMGAMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6362hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/45-21285/40-22
Total Price$47,475$76,890$114,700
Adjustments for Features0-5,425-8,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,475$71,465$106,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,210
Total Invoice$43,569$71,574$106,737
Adjustments for Features0-5,050-7,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,569$66,524$99,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,745

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

Model Year201220162016
ModelExplorerGLE CoupeGLE Coupe
TrimLimitedGLE450 AMGAMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,570$12,995$15,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,425$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,050-7,468

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

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerGLE Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in114.8 in
Length197.1 in192.6 in
Width78.9 in78.9 in
Height70.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.4,895 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft360.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
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 detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested352584%
Total Not Requested65016%
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 GLE Coupe GLE450 AMG

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior ambient lighting, configurable
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested290082%
Total Not Requested65018%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

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