Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2007 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2015

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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,735

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $19,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,586

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $18,586

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072015
ModelGLExplorer
TrimGL450 / GL320Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,900 $43,100
Base Invoice $51,057 $40,191
3-Zone Climate Control Package 1,320  
Sunroof Package 1,500  
Premium Package 4,500  
Class IV trailer hitch 500  
Proximity key 1,100  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 1,995
Adaptive cruise control 3,150 1,150
Rearview camera 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 401A   4,300
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
3-Zone Climate Control Package 1,228  
Sunroof Package 1,395  
Premium Package 4,185  
Class IV trailer hitch 465  
Proximity key 1,023  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,464 1,741
Adaptive cruise control 2,930 1,004
Rearview camera 465  
Leather seating surfaces 1,534  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Package 401A   3,752
Cargo cover   114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 17,570 9,740
Options (change) 16,340 8,500
Destination 775 895
Total Price $73,245 $53,735
Total Invoice $68,172 $49,586

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,042
Model Year20072015
ModelGLExplorer
TrimGL450 / GL320Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$73,245$53,735
Adjustments for Features-5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,660$53,735
Total Invoice$68,172$49,586
Adjustments for Features-5440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,628$49,586

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072015
ModelGLExplorer
TrimGL450 / GL320Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, 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-folding third row seats$1000 
Stowable third row seats $600
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,605$9,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5440

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072015
ModelGLExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in112.6 in
Length200.3 in197.1 in
Width75.6 in78.9 in
Height72.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,249 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom34.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

3-Zone Climate Control Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested225071%
Total Not Requested91529%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested175056%
Total Not Requested140044%

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