Mercedes-Benz G-Class Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2013

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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: $44,285

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $68,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,200

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $63,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelG-ClassExplorer
TrimG55 AMGSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $111,900 $40,780
Base Invoice $104,067 $38,027
Rear bumper protector   85
Cargo cover   135
Navigation system   795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Rear bumper protector   74
Cargo cover   118
Navigation system   694
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 0 2,610
Options (change) 0 2,278
Destination 875 895
Total Price $112,775 $44,285
Total Invoice $104,942 $41,200

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $67,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,765
Model Year20082013
ModelG-ClassExplorer
TrimG55 AMGSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine493hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/13 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$112,775$44,285
Adjustments for Features-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$111,725$44,285
Total Invoice$104,942$41,200
Adjustments for Features-9770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$103,965$41,200

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

Model Year20082013
ModelG-ClassExplorer
TrimG55 AMGSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Lockable front differential$150 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Brush guard$500 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,870$9,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9770

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

Model Year20082013
ModelG-ClassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length185.6 in197.1 in
Width71.3 in78.9 in
Height77.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,590 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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