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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: $34,770

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $79,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,088

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $73,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelG-ClassG-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimG550G63 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $113,000 $134,300 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $105,090 $124,899 $27,273 $30,178
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
Cargo cover     90 90
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
Cargo cover     77 77
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
Options (change) 0 0 4,740 2,645
Options (change) 0 0 4,030 2,249
Destination 905 905 785 785
Total Price $113,905 $135,205 $34,770 $35,825
Total Invoice $105,995 $125,804 $32,088 $33,212

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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: $70,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,476
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelG-ClassG-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimG550G63 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine388hp V8536hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT7T7A5A5
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18275/50-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$113,905$135,205$34,770$35,825
Adjustments for Features-9,060-9,3100-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,845$125,895$34,770$35,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,050$0$805
Total Invoice$105,995$125,804$32,088$33,212
Adjustments for Features-8,431-8,6630-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,564$117,141$32,088$32,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,577$0$892

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

Model Year2013201320082008
ModelG-ClassG-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimG550G63 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
AWD w/low range$2200$2200  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Front side airbags  $350$350
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
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 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,435$12,685$3,375$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,060$9,310$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,431-8,6630-232

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

Model Year20132008
ModelG-ClassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in113.7 in
Length183.5 in193.4 in
Width71.8 in73.7 in
Height76.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,579 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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