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

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,775

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $69,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,205

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $63,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassExplorer
TrimG550AMG G63AMG G65Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $123,600 $142,800 $222,700 $53,940
Base Invoice $114,948 $132,804 $207,111 $51,512
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 120
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650 2,650 1,995
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0  
Cargo cover       130
Running boards       595
All-weather floor mats 186 186 186 114
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 2,465 1,895
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0  
Cargo cover       124
Running boards       565
Options (change) 2,850 2,850 2,850 2,840
Options (change) 2,651 2,651 2,651 2,698
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $127,445 $146,645 $226,545 $57,775
Total Invoice $118,594 $136,450 $210,757 $55,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $73,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,972
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassExplorer
TrimG550AMG G63AMG G65Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12365hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 13450, 13450, 13500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/50-20295/40-21255/50-20
Total Price$127,445$146,645$226,545$57,775
Adjustments for Features0-775-125-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$127,445$145,870$226,420$54,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,425$98,975$0
Total Invoice$118,594$136,450$210,757$55,205
Adjustments for Features0-721-116-3,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$118,594$135,729$210,641$51,622
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,135$92,047$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassExplorer
TrimG550AMG G63AMG G65Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start   $150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Front side airbags   $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Terrain selector   $200
Vehicle health reports   $0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250$250$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Lockable front differential$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Brush guard$500$500  
External spare tire shell$100$100$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Skid plates$150$150$150 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Aux input   $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
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 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$10,030$10,805$10,155$13,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$125$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-721-116-3,583

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelG-ClassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length187.6 in198.3 in
Width71.8 in78.9 in
Height76.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,821 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft381.7 ft3

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