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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,345 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||
| Difference: $24,910 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,863 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||
| Difference: $23,885 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | GL | GL | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $58,200 | $81,300 | $31,615 | $35,550 |
| Base Invoice | $54,126 | $75,609 | $29,319 | $32,901 |
| Class IV trailer hitch | 530 | 530 | ||
| Roof rack crossbars | 300 | 300 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |||
| Running boards | 650 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 2,130 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,850 | 1,850 | ||
| Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. | 275 | 275 | ||
| Third Row Power Package | 1,995 | |||
| Convenience Package | 995 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,505 | 1,995 | ||
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,295 | 1,295 | ||
| Class IV trailer hitch | 493 | 493 | ||
| Roof rack crossbars | 279 | 279 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | |||
| Running boards | 604 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,981 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,720 | 1,720 | ||
| Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. | 234 | 234 | ||
| Third Row Power Package | 1,696 | |||
| Convenience Package | 846 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,129 | 1,696 | ||
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,101 | 1,101 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,180 | 2,680 | 7,915 | 4,415 |
| Options (change) | 5,747 | 2,492 | 6,729 | 3,754 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 815 | 815 |
| Total Price | $65,255 | $84,855 | $40,345 | $40,780 |
| Total Invoice | $60,748 | $78,976 | $36,863 | $37,470 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,645 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,915 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | GL | GL | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 335hp V8 | 382hp V8 | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | A5 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 440, 12 | 190, 7 | 190, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 |
| Total Price | $65,255 | $84,855 | $40,345 | $40,780 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,265 | -10,570 | 0 | -250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $60,990 | $74,285 | $40,345 | $40,530 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $13,295 | $0 | $185 |
| Total Invoice | $60,748 | $78,976 | $36,863 | $37,470 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,970 | -9,838 | 0 | -230 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $56,778 | $69,138 | $36,863 | $37,240 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $12,360 | $0 | $377 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | GL | GL | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | ||
| Class IV trailer hitch | $300 | $300 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $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 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | |||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $10,705 | $17,010 | $6,440 | $6,690 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,265 | $10,570 | $0 | $250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,970 | -9,838 | 0 | -230 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | GL | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,281 lb. | 4,441 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.1 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.2 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.2 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 3.73 axle ratio | No | |
| Class III trailer hitch | 50 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 75 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Third Row Power Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | Yes |
| Power-folding third row seats | 1000 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | 50 | Yes |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1675 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 8% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 9% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 690 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 3.73 axle ratio | No | |
| Class III trailer hitch | 50 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 75 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 690 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
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