Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2015 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2009

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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: $36,515

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $37,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,554

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $35,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152009
ModelGLGLGLGLExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $63,600 $65,200 $89,950 $119,450 $31,010
Base Invoice $59,148 $60,636 $83,654 $111,089 $28,752
Premium 1 Package 4,410 4,410      
Class IV trailer hitch 575 575 575 575 225
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Roof rack crossbars 320 320 320 320 115
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Running boards 670 670      
Convenience Package         995
Navigation system         2,505
Sunroof         850
Premium 1 Package 4,101 4,101      
Class IV trailer hitch 535 535 535 535 192
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Roof rack crossbars 298 298 298 298 97
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Running boards 623 623      
Convenience Package         846
Navigation system         2,129
Sunroof         723
Options (change) 9,285 9,285 895 895 4,690
Options (change) 8,636 8,636 833 833 3,987
Destination 925 925 925 925 815
Total Price $73,810 $75,410 $91,770 $121,270 $36,515
Total Invoice $68,709 $70,197 $85,412 $112,847 $33,554

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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: $26,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,083
Model Year20152015201520152009
ModelGLGLGLGLExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8210hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8830, 14830, 14190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21235/65-18
Total Price$73,810$75,410$91,770$121,270$36,515
Adjustments for Features-10,820-10,970-15,185-19,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,990$64,440$76,585$101,510$36,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$13,595$38,520$0
Total Invoice$68,709$70,197$85,412$112,847$33,554
Adjustments for Features-10,072-10,212-14,133-18,3880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,637$59,985$71,279$94,459$33,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,348$12,642$35,822$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152009
ModelGLGLGLGLExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed automatic    $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power door closers  $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power sliding rear window    $250
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention   $150 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200   
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net  $40$40 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Roof rack    $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250 
Rear defrost$200$200$200$200 
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Running boards$350$350$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Tubular side steps    $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers  $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats   $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
White-letter tires    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,895$16,045$20,260$24,835$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,820$10,970$15,185$19,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,072-10,212-14,133-18,3880

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

Model Year20152009
ModelGLExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase121.0 in130.5 in
Length201.6 in210.2 in
Width76.4 in73.7 in
Height72.8 in72.5 in
Curb Weight5,372 lb.4,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested119046%
Total Not Requested140054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested119046%
Total Not Requested140054%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch100Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested72585%
Total Not Requested12515%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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