Mercedes-Benz G-Class Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2016 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2015

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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: $49,310

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $172,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,432

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $160,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelG-ClassExplorer
TrimAMG G65Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $217,900 $38,200
Base Invoice $202,647 $35,622
All-weather floor mats 200 75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 1,995
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Package 302A / 303A   4,600
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Polished alloy wheels   595
Cargo cover   130
Rear bumper protector   75
All-weather floor mats 186 66
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 1,741
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Package 302A / 303A   4,013
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Polished alloy wheels   519
Cargo cover   114
Rear bumper protector   66
Options (change) 2,850 10,215
Options (change) 2,651 8,915
Destination 925 895
Total Price $221,675 $49,310
Total Invoice $206,223 $45,432

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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: $170,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $158,847
Model Year20162015
ModelG-ClassExplorer
TrimAMG G65Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine621hp V12290hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 13390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/50-20
Total Price$221,675$49,310
Adjustments for Features-2,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$219,585$49,310
Total Invoice$206,223$45,432
Adjustments for Features-1,9440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$204,279$45,432

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

Model Year20162015
ModelG-ClassExplorer
TrimAMG G65Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD w/low range$2200 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
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 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,185$10,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9440

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

Model Year20162015
ModelG-ClassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length187.6 in197.1 in
Width71.8 in78.9 in
Height76.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,821 lb.4,535 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
40.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested212547%
Total Not Requested235053%

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