Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2012 Ford Expedition Ford Expedition 2018

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Expedition Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Expedition Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,135

Ford Expedition Limited   
Difference: $17,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,914

Ford Expedition Limited   
Difference: $14,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelGLExpedition
TrimGL550Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $85,300 $62,585
Base Invoice $79,329 $59,769
Class IV trailer hitch 550  
Cargo tray 160  
Roof rack crossbars 320  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,995
Cargo Package   285
4WD   3,120
Navigation system   740
Panoramic sunroof   1,475
LED headlights   740
Class IV trailer hitch 512  
Cargo tray 149  
Roof rack crossbars 298  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,895
Cargo Package   271
4WD   2,979
Navigation system   702
Panoramic sunroof   1,401
LED headlights   702
Options (change) 3,205 8,355
Options (change) 2,982 7,950
Destination 875 1,195
Total Price $89,380 $72,135
Total Invoice $83,186 $68,914

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Expedition Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,327
Model Year20122018
ModelGLExpedition
TrimGL550Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8375hp V6
TransmissionT7T10
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21275/55-20
Total Price$89,380$72,135
Adjustments for Features-2,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,290$72,135
Total Invoice$83,186$68,914
Adjustments for Features-1,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,241$68,914

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20122018
ModelGLExpedition
TrimGL550Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power-deployable running boards $750
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HDMI port $25
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SlingPlayer support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 recliner, third row seats $150
Power release, second row seats $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-folding headrests, third row seats $50
Upgraded floor mats $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,260$10,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9450

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20122018
ModelGLExpedition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in122.5 in
Length200.6 in210.0 in
Width76.0 in79.9 in
Height72.4 in76.6 in
Curb Weight5,545 lb.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.23.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in62.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in64.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in62.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in41.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in37.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in64.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft357.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft3104.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested25051%
Total Not Requested24049%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
HDMI port25No
SlingPlayer support0No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable100No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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