Mercedes-Benz G-Class Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2015 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2018

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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: $57,655

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $83,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,091

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $75,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelG-ClassExplorer
TrimG63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $137,150 $53,940
Base Invoice $127,550 $51,512
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 1,995
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0  
Cargo cover   130
Running boards   595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 1,895
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0  
Cargo cover   124
Running boards   565
Options (change) 2,650 2,720
Options (change) 2,465 2,584
Destination 925 995
Total Price $140,725 $57,655
Total Invoice $130,940 $55,091

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,477
Model Year20152018
ModelG-ClassExplorer
TrimG63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine536hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$140,725$57,655
Adjustments for Features0-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,725$54,905
Total Invoice$130,940$55,091
Adjustments for Features0-2,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$130,940$52,463

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

Model Year20152018
ModelG-ClassExplorer
TrimG63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Lockable front differential$150 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$11,155$13,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,628

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

Model Year20152018
ModelG-ClassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length183.5 in198.3 in
Width71.8 in78.9 in
Height76.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft381.7 ft3

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