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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: $49,570 Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| Difference: $80,500 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $45,650 Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| Difference: $75,386 | ||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | GLS |
| Trim | Limited | AMG GLS63 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $38,100 | $125,300 |
| Base Invoice | $35,528 | $116,529 |
| Package 302A / 303A | 5,600 | |
| Trailer Tow Package | 570 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 85 | |
| Cargo cover | 135 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | 1,950 |
| Polished alloy wheels | 595 | |
| Class IV trailer hitch | 575 | |
| 285/40ZR22 | 1,250 | |
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,886 | |
| Trailer Tow Package | 497 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 74 | |
| Cargo cover | 118 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,741 | 1,814 |
| Polished alloy wheels | 519 | |
| Class IV trailer hitch | 535 | |
| 285/40ZR22 | 1,163 | |
| Options (change) | 10,575 | 3,775 |
| Options (change) | 9,227 | 3,512 |
| Destination | 895 | 995 |
| Total Price | $49,570 | $130,070 |
| Total Invoice | $45,650 | $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: $69,060 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,741 | ||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | GLS |
| Trim | Limited | AMG GLS63 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 550hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 285/40-22 |
| Total Price | $49,570 | $130,070 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -11,440 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,570 | $118,630 |
| Total Invoice | $45,650 | $121,036 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -10,645 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,650 | $110,391 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | GLS |
| Trim | Limited | AMG GLS63 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | |
| Class IV trailer hitch | $300 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Running boards | $350 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | |
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, 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 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,555 | $17,995 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $11,440 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -10,645 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | GLS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 121.1 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 202.0 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 76.1 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,535 lb. | 5,401 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 26.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 50.5 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 49.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A / 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4075 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 20% |
| Trailer Tow Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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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