Mercedes-Benz G-Class Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2010 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2006

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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: $36,635

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $68,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,086

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $64,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelG-ClassG-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimG550G55 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $104,000 $122,700 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $96,720 $114,111 $27,518 $29,578
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Cargo cover     80 80
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Cargo cover     68 68
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 0 0 5,790 4,090
Options (change) 0 0 4,923 3,478
Destination 875 875 645 645
Total Price $104,875 $123,575 $36,635 $37,250
Total Invoice $97,595 $114,986 $33,086 $33,701

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,776
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelG-ClassG-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimG550G55 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8500hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT7T5A5A5
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18275/55-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$104,875$123,575$36,635$37,250
Adjustments for Features-7,235-7,23500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,640$116,340$36,635$37,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,700$0$615
Total Invoice$97,595$114,986$33,086$33,701
Adjustments for Features-6,733-6,73200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,862$108,254$33,086$33,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,392$0$615

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

Model Year2010201020062006
ModelG-ClassG-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimG550G55 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
AWD w/low range$2200$2200  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Front side airbags  $350$350
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Lockable front differential$150$150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Chrome brush guard$750$750  
External spare tire shell$100$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Skid plates$150$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,185$10,185$2,950$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,235$7,235$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,733-6,73200

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

Model Year20102006
ModelG-ClassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in113.7 in
Length184.5 in193.4 in
Width71.8 in73.7 in
Height76.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,511 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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