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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,845 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $91,225 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,779 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $85,257 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | GLS |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | AMG GLS63 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $29,245 | $32,395 | $125,300 |
| Base Invoice | $27,273 | $30,178 | $116,529 |
| Luxury Package | 1,290 | ||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | 560 | |
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Audiophile Package | 510 | ||
| Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. | 275 | 275 | |
| 255/50R20 | 1,325 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | 695 | 285 | |
| Third-row seat | 875 | 375 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | 495 | 495 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,295 | 1,295 | |
| Remote start | 385 | 385 | |
| Class IV trailer hitch | 575 | ||
| 285/40ZR22 | 1,250 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,950 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,097 | ||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | 476 | |
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | |
| Audiophile Package | 433 | ||
| Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. | 234 | 234 | |
| 255/50R20 | 1,127 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | 591 | 243 | |
| Third-row seat | 744 | 319 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | 420 | 421 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 251 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,101 | 1,101 | |
| Remote start | 326 | 326 | |
| Class IV trailer hitch | 535 | ||
| 285/40ZR22 | 1,163 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,814 | ||
| Options (change) | 9,995 | 5,665 | 3,775 |
| Options (change) | 8,496 | 4,816 | 3,512 |
| Destination | 785 | 785 | 995 |
| Total Price | $40,025 | $38,845 | $130,070 |
| Total Invoice | $36,554 | $35,779 | $121,036 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $73,390 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,658 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | GLS |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | AMG GLS63 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 550hp V8 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 235/65-18 | 285/40-22 |
| Total Price | $40,025 | $38,845 | $130,070 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -18,085 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,025 | $38,595 | $111,985 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,430 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $36,554 | $35,779 | $121,036 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -230 | -16,829 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,554 | $35,549 | $104,207 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,005 | $0 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | GLS |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | AMG GLS63 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | ||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |
| Class IV trailer hitch | $300 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | $1000 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,025 | $6,275 | $24,110 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $18,085 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -230 | -16,829 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | GLS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 121.1 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 202.0 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 76.1 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 5,401 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 26.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 50.5 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 49.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 10% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 3.73 axle ratio | No | |
| Class III trailer hitch | 50 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 75 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | Yes |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 3.73 axle ratio | No | |
| Class III trailer hitch | 50 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 75 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | Yes |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63
| Class IV trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class IV trailer hitch | 300 | No |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 67% |
| 285/40ZR22 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 285/40ZR22 tires | 400 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
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