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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: $31,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,569

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $30,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelExplorerGLE CoupeGLE Coupe
TrimLimitedAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $69,650 $110,650
Base Invoice $35,268 $64,775 $102,905
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Cargo cover 135    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,950 1,950
Premium 3 Package   2,250  
Class III trailer hitch   575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
Trailer Tow Package 484    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Cargo cover 115    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,814 1,814
Premium 3 Package   2,093  
Class III trailer hitch   535 535
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735
Options (change) 8,795 8,475 3,315
Options (change) 7,476 7,884 3,084
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $47,475 $79,050 $114,890
Total Invoice $43,569 $73,584 $106,914

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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: $25,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,383
Model Year201220172017
ModelExplorerGLE CoupeGLE Coupe
TrimLimitedAMG GLE43AMG 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$79,050$114,890
Adjustments for Features0-6,050-6,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,475$73,000$108,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,015
Total Invoice$43,569$73,584$106,914
Adjustments for Features0-5,632-6,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,569$67,952$100,516
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,564

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

Model Year201220172017
ModelExplorerGLE CoupeGLE Coupe
TrimLimitedAMG GLE43AMG 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 
Cruise control  $150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power door closers $300 
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 
Collision preparation system, rear $100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0 
Cross-traffic warning, 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 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $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 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
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  
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
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
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
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$7,520$13,570$14,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,050$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,632-6,398

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

Model Year20122017
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.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.4 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
Power-stowing third row seats400No
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
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 AMG GLE43

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Power door closers300No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested85025%
Total Not Requested252575%

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%

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