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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: $49,210

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $19,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,344

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $18,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201620162016201620162016
ModelExplorerGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimLimitedGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,200 $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100
Base Invoice $35,622 $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603
Package 302A / 303A 4,600            
Adaptive cruise control 1,150            
Trailer Tow Package 570            
Rear bumper protector 75            
Cargo cover 130            
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Parktronic Package   970 970 970 970    
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Driver Assistance Package   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Premium 1 Package   3,830 3,830        
Class III trailer hitch   575 575 575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570 570    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620        
Heated second row seats   620 620 620 620 620 620
Heated steering wheel   250 250 250 250    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790 790 790 790 790
Package 302A / 303A 4,013            
Adaptive cruise control 1,004            
Trailer Tow Package 497            
Rear bumper protector 66            
Cargo cover 114            
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Parktronic Package   902 902 902 902    
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Driver Assistance Package   1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Premium 1 Package   3,562 3,562        
Class III trailer hitch   535 535 535 535 535 535
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530 530    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507        
Heated second row seats   577 577 577 577 577 577
Heated steering wheel   233 233 233 233    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735 735 735 735 735
Options (change) 10,115 16,325 16,325 10,875 10,875 6,975 6,975
Options (change) 8,827 15,186 15,186 10,117 10,117 6,489 6,489
Destination 895 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $49,210 $69,750 $68,350 $76,400 $73,565 $107,850 $115,000
Total Invoice $45,344 $64,936 $63,634 $71,120 $68,198 $100,368 $107,017

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,241
Model Year2015201620162016201620162016
ModelExplorerGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimLimitedGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$49,210$69,750$68,350$76,400$73,565$107,850$115,000
Adjustments for Features0-2,525-1,025-3,450-3,400-6,275-6,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,210$67,225$67,325$72,950$70,165$101,575$108,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100$5,725$2,940$34,350$40,850
Total Invoice$45,344$64,936$63,634$71,120$68,198$100,368$107,017
Adjustments for Features0-2,351-954-3,212-3,152-5,840-6,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,344$62,585$62,680$67,908$65,046$94,528$100,573
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$95$5,323$2,461$31,943$37,988

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year2015201620162016201620162016
ModelExplorerGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimLimitedGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0      
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD  $0    
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75 $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50      
Power-adjustable pedals$125      
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150      
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25      
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Curve control$50      
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts$200      
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75      
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200      
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Safety key$5      
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500      
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat    $150  
Vehicle health reports$0      
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250$250$250
Cargo net$40      
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Roof rails$250      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150      
Rear HVAC unit$400      
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
9 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250      
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings$75      
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100
Aux input$50      
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25      
Surround sound$250  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0      
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50      
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75      
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$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   $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,845$10,370$8,870$11,295$11,245$14,120$14,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525$1,025$3,450$3,400$6,275$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,351-954-3,212-3,152-5,840-6,444

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in114.8 in
Length197.1 in189.1 in
Width78.9 in75.8 in
Height70.4 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.4 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 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested382585%
Total Not Requested65015%
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 GLE300d

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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested187586%
Total Not Requested31514%

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 screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested187586%
Total Not Requested31514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%

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