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

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,040

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $20,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,913

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021
Convenience Package 1,995            
Navigation system 1,995            
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275          
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295          
Remote start 385 385          
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845          
Garmin Map Pilot     625        
Class III trailer hitch     575 575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620      
Running boards     650 650 650 650 650
Rear air vents with automatic controls     760 760 760 760 760
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,370    
Interior Sport Package         1,000    
Convenience Package 1,696            
Navigation system 1,696            
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234          
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101          
Remote start 327 327          
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418          
Garmin Map Pilot     581        
Class III trailer hitch     535 535 535 535 535
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507      
Running boards     605 605 605 605 605
Rear air vents with automatic controls     707 707 707 707 707
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,274    
Interior Sport Package         930    
Options (change) 5,945 4,800 6,900 6,275 7,025 3,935 3,935
Options (change) 5,054 4,080 6,419 5,838 6,535 3,661 3,661
Destination 815 815 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $40,040 $41,895 $60,095 $75,020 $70,635 $107,480 $114,630
Total Invoice $36,913 $38,669 $55,960 $69,841 $65,476 $100,028 $106,677

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,128
Model Year2010201020182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T7T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$40,040$41,895$60,095$75,020$70,635$107,480$114,630
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-3,135-8,425-8,250-12,675-13,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,040$40,795$56,960$66,595$62,385$94,805$101,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$9,635$5,425$37,845$44,345
Total Invoice$36,913$38,669$55,960$69,841$65,476$100,028$106,677
Adjustments for Features0-1,015-2,919-7,843-7,647-11,796-12,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,913$37,654$53,041$61,998$57,829$88,232$94,276
Cost Above Minimum$0$741$0$8,957$4,788$35,191$41,235

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year2010201020182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400   
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75$75
Keyless entry keypad$50$50     
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125     
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150     
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system     $500$500
Sunshades, second row     $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225     
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200  
Safety key$5$5     
Temporary spare tire  $150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat    $150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250$250
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150     
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Roof rack$300$300     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100      
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150     
Rear HVAC unit $400     
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
9 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100$100
Aux input$50$50     
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000     
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
Media drive$15$15 $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25$25$25$25
Traffic information  $25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights     $200$200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Chronometer     $100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100  
Folding third row seats$600      
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000     
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600     
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
White-letter tires$0$0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,470$6,570$8,605$13,895$13,720$18,145$18,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$3,135$8,425$8,250$12,675$13,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,015-2,919-7,843-7,647-11,796-12,401

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20102018
ModelExplorerGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in114.8 in
Length193.4 in189.1 in
Width73.7 in75.8 in
Height72.8 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,651 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

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 screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE 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 screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE 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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