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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: $38,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $75,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,251

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $70,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320102010
ModelG-ClassG-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimG550G63 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $113,000 $134,300 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $105,090 $124,899 $31,044 $33,774
Convenience Package     1,995  
Navigation system     1,995  
Navigation and Moon Package       2,845
Convenience Package     1,696  
Navigation system     1,696  
Navigation and Moon Package       2,418
Options (change) 0 0 3,990 2,845
Options (change) 0 0 3,392 2,418
Destination 905 905 815 815
Total Price $113,905 $135,205 $38,085 $39,940
Total Invoice $105,995 $125,804 $35,251 $37,007

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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: $67,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,890
Model Year2013201320102010
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$38,085$39,940
Adjustments for Features-8,440-8,6900-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,465$126,515$38,085$38,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,050$0$755
Total Invoice$105,995$125,804$35,251$37,007
Adjustments for Features-7,854-8,0860-1,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,141$117,718$35,251$35,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,577$0$737

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

Model Year2013201320102010
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 
911 assist  $25$25
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  
Safety key  $5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
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  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
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  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats  $600 
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
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$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$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  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
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$12,845$13,095$4,405$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,440$8,690$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,854-8,0860-1,019

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

Model Year20132010
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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