Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2007

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,455

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $32,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,519

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $30,650

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Model Year20082007
ModelGLExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGL450 / GL320Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $55,900 $26,175
Base Invoice $51,987 $24,706
Off-Road Package 2,250  
Premium I Package 6,400  
Class IV trailer hitch 510 225
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,250 1,295
Leather seating surfaces 2,100  
Tubular side steps, bright finish 1,090  
Convenience Package   195
Side curtain airbags   560
Electronics Package   595
Leather upholstery   995
4.6L V8   1,295
Roof rack crossbars   60
Satellite radio   195
Obstacle detection, rear   295
Sunroof   850
Navigation system   1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510
4WD w/low range   2,495
Off-Road Package 2,092  
Premium I Package 5,952  
Class IV trailer hitch 474 192
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,162 1,101
Leather seating surfaces 1,953  
Tubular side steps, bright finish 1,014  
Convenience Package   166
Side curtain airbags   476
Electronics Package   506
Leather upholstery   846
4.6L V8   1,191
Roof rack crossbars   51
Satellite radio   166
Obstacle detection, rear   251
Sunroof   723
Navigation system   1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433
4WD w/low range   2,295
Options (change) 14,310 11,560
Options (change) 13,307 10,093
Destination 875 720
Total Price $71,085 $38,455
Total Invoice $66,169 $35,519

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,161
Model Year20082007
ModelGLExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGL450 / GL320Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine335hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT7A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18235/65-18
Total Price$71,085$38,455
Adjustments for Features-8,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,040$38,455
Total Invoice$66,169$35,519
Adjustments for Features-7,4890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,680$35,519

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20082007
ModelGLExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGL450 / GL320Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD w/low range$2200 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power sliding rear window $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear defrost$200 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Tubular side steps $350
Tubular side steps, bright finish$500 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
All-terrain tires$0 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,820$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,4890

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20082007
ModelGLExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase121.1 in130.5 in
Length200.6 in210.2 in
Width76.0 in73.7 in
Height72.4 in72.5 in
Curb Weight5,280 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Off-Road Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Lockable center differential150No
All-terrain tires0No
Total Requested506%
Total Not Requested80094%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210048%
Total Not Requested229052%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch100Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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