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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: $57,655

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $13,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,091

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $11,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201720172017201720172017
ModelExplorerGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimPlatinumGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $52,000 $65,650 $67,150 $66,300 $101,690 $108,840
Base Invoice $51,512 $48,360 $61,055 $62,450 $61,659 $94,572 $101,221
Cargo cover 130            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Running boards 595 670 670 670 670 670 670
Premium 3 Package   9,080 5,010 5,010 4,890 2,890 2,890
Class III trailer hitch   575 575 575 575 575 575
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790 790 790 790 790
Heated steering wheel   250 250 250 250    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620   1,620      
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Heated second row seats   620 620 620 620 620 620
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570 570    
Upholstered instrument panel   450          
Special order charge   250          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720    
designo Package         4,200    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel           590 590
Cargo cover 124            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Running boards 565 623 623 623 623 623 623
Premium 3 Package   8,444 4,659 4,659 4,548 2,688 2,688
Class III trailer hitch   535 535 535 535 535 535
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735 735 735 735 735
Heated steering wheel   233 233 233 233    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507   1,507      
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Heated second row seats   577 577 577 577 577 577
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530 530    
Upholstered instrument panel   419          
Special order charge   233          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670    
designo Package         3,906    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel           549 549
Options (change) 2,720 18,635 12,245 13,865 16,325 9,175 9,175
Options (change) 2,584 17,334 11,390 12,897 15,185 8,535 8,535
Destination 995 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $57,655 $71,560 $78,820 $81,940 $79,465 $111,790 $118,940
Total Invoice $55,091 $66,619 $73,370 $76,272 $73,684 $104,032 $110,681

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,027
Model Year2018201720172017201720172017
ModelExplorerGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimPlatinumGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6302hp V6329hp V6362hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-19265/45-20265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$57,655$71,560$78,820$81,940$79,465$111,790$118,940
Adjustments for Features-2,6150-1,900-3,375-4,300-4,225-4,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,040$71,560$76,920$78,565$75,165$107,565$114,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,360$7,005$3,605$36,005$42,505
Total Invoice$55,091$66,619$73,370$76,272$73,684$104,032$110,681
Adjustments for Features-2,4990-1,769-3,142-3,987-3,932-4,536
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,592$66,619$71,601$73,130$69,697$100,100$106,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,982$6,511$3,078$33,481$39,526

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year2018201720172017201720172017
ModelExplorerGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimPlatinumGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG 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
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400   
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD $0     
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0      
Adaptive cruise control$600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100      
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50      
Power-adjustable pedals$125      
Remote start$150      
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75$75
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125$125
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$500$500$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
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Curve control$50      
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
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
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$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
Terrain selector$200      
Tires, run-flat    $150  
Vehicle health reports$0      
Wide-view front camera$150      
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250$250$250
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100 $100$100
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 
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
Tow hook(s), front$40      
Wheel-lip moldings$75      
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0      
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
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer     $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Interior ambient lighting$150      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Leather door panel trim$250   $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75      
Massage, driver seat$100      
Massage, passenger seat$100      
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   $150$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-stowing third row seats$1000      
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50      
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$11,570$8,955$10,855$12,330$13,255$13,180$13,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,615$0$1,900$3,375$4,300$4,225$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4990-1,769-3,142-3,987-3,932-4,536

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20182017
ModelExplorerGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in114.8 in
Length198.3 in189.1 in
Width78.9 in75.8 in
Height70.0 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft380.3 ft3

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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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested387554%
Total Not Requested331546%

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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested170038%
Total Not Requested280062%

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 screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested170038%
Total Not Requested280062%

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%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested85040%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested170038%
Total Not Requested280062%

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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%

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