Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2007 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2017

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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: $50,860

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $24,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,588

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $21,346

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Model Year20072017
ModelGLExplorer
TrimGL450 / GL320Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,900 $41,675
Base Invoice $51,057 $39,800
Lighting Package 900  
3-Zone Climate Control Package 1,320  
Class IV trailer hitch 500  
Premium Package 4,500  
Heating Package 995  
Sunroof Package 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Rearview camera 500  
Proximity key 1,100  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 1,995
Leather seating surfaces 1,650  
Adaptive cruise control 3,150 1,150
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
AWD   2,150
Cargo cover   130
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Lighting Package 837  
3-Zone Climate Control Package 1,228  
Class IV trailer hitch 465  
Premium Package 4,185  
Heating Package 925  
Sunroof Package 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651  
Rearview camera 465  
Proximity key 1,023  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,464 1,895
Leather seating surfaces 1,534  
Adaptive cruise control 2,930 1,094
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
AWD   2,054
Cargo cover   124
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
Options (change) 19,465 8,240
Options (change) 18,102 7,843
Destination 775 945
Total Price $75,140 $50,860
Total Invoice $69,934 $48,588

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,542
Model Year20072017
ModelGLExplorer
TrimGL450 / GL320Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$75,140$50,860
Adjustments for Features0-205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,140$50,655
Total Invoice$69,934$48,588
Adjustments for Features0-196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,934$48,392

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072017
ModelGLExplorer
TrimGL450 / GL320Limited
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
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
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
Wide-view front camera $150
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 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$9,780$9,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-196

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072017
ModelGLExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in112.6 in
Length200.3 in198.3 in
Width75.6 in78.9 in
Height72.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,249 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
3-Zone Climate Control Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested247578%
Total Not Requested69022%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested30095%
Total Not Requested155%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested25051%
Total Not Requested24049%
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 - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested7513%
Total Not Requested50087%

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