Mercedes-Benz G-Class Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2018 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2012

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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: $47,575

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $79,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,655

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $74,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassExplorer
TrimG550AMG G63AMG G65Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $123,600 $142,800 $222,700 $37,855
Base Invoice $114,948 $132,804 $207,111 $35,268
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650 2,650 1,995
Package 302A / 303A       4,500
Panoramic sunroof       1,595
Polished alloy wheels       595
Cargo cover       135
All-weather floor mats 186 186 186 64
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 2,465 1,696
Package 302A / 303A       3,825
Panoramic sunroof       1,356
Polished alloy wheels       506
Cargo cover       115
Options (change) 2,850 2,850 2,850 8,895
Options (change) 2,651 2,651 2,651 7,562
Destination 995 995 995 825
Total Price $127,445 $146,645 $226,545 $47,575
Total Invoice $118,594 $136,450 $210,757 $43,655

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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: $76,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,910
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassExplorer
TrimG550AMG G63AMG G65Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 13450, 13450, 13390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/50-20295/40-21255/50-20
Total Price$127,445$146,645$226,545$47,575
Adjustments for Features-3,255-4,030-3,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$124,190$142,615$223,165$47,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,425$98,975$0
Total Invoice$118,594$136,450$210,757$43,655
Adjustments for Features-3,029-3,750-3,1440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$115,565$132,700$207,613$43,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,135$92,048$0

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

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassExplorer
TrimG550AMG G63AMG G65Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Front side airbags   $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$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$250$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Lockable front differential$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Brush guard$500$500  
External spare tire shell$100$100$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150$150 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Satellite radio   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,050$13,825$13,175$9,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,255$4,030$3,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,029-3,750-3,1440

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

Model Year20182012
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.4,558 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

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested257562%
Total Not Requested160038%

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