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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: $46,920

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $78,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,553

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $73,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelG-ClassExplorer
TrimG55 AMGSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $124,450 $41,675
Base Invoice $115,739 $38,862
Package 401A   4,130
Rear bumper protector   85
Cargo cover   135
Package 401A   3,604
Rear bumper protector   74
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 0 4,350
Options (change) 0 3,796
Destination 875 895
Total Price $125,325 $46,920
Total Invoice $116,614 $43,553

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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: $78,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,838
Model Year20112014
ModelG-ClassExplorer
TrimG55 AMGSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine500hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/15 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$125,325$46,920
Adjustments for Features-2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$125,085$46,920
Total Invoice$116,614$43,553
Adjustments for Features-2230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$116,391$43,553

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

Model Year20112014
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 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Chrome brush guard$750 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$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 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
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 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 
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$10,085$9,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2230

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Ford Explorer features.

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

Model Year20112014
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 Weight5,633 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested152548%
Total Not Requested167552%

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