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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: $42,340

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $62,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,161

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $58,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102011
ModelG-ClassG-ClassExplorer
TrimG550G55 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $104,000 $122,700 $37,535
Base Invoice $96,720 $114,111 $34,952
Package 301A     2,250
Cargo cover     135
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Package 301A     1,913
Cargo cover     115
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 0 0 3,980
Options (change) 0 0 3,384
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $104,875 $123,575 $42,340
Total Invoice $97,595 $114,986 $39,161

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,940
Model Year201020102011
ModelG-ClassG-ClassExplorer
TrimG550G55 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8500hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18275/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$104,875$123,575$42,340
Adjustments for Features-2,680-2,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,195$120,995$42,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,800$0
Total Invoice$97,595$114,986$39,161
Adjustments for Features-2,494-2,4010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,101$112,585$39,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,484$0

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

Model Year201020102011
ModelG-ClassG-ClassExplorer
TrimG550G55 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Curve control  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
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$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Lockable front differential$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Chrome brush guard$750$750 
External spare tire shell$100$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150 
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$11,325$11,225$8,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,680$2,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,494-2,4010

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

Model Year20102011
ModelG-ClassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length184.5 in197.1 in
Width71.8 in78.9 in
Height76.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,511 lb.4,579 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 Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

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