Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2010 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2014

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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: $51,215

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $35,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,301

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $33,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelGLExplorer
TrimGL550Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $82,850 $41,675
Base Invoice $77,051 $38,862
Class IV trailer hitch 540  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600  
Roof rack crossbars 310 135
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,880 1,995
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 401A   4,130
Rear bumper protector   85
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Class IV trailer hitch 502  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558  
Roof rack crossbars 288 118
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,748 1,741
Trailer Tow Package   497
Package 401A   3,604
Rear bumper protector   74
Cargo cover   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 3,330 8,645
Options (change) 3,096 7,544
Destination 875 895
Total Price $87,055 $51,215
Total Invoice $81,022 $47,301

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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: $31,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,216
Model Year20102014
ModelGLExplorer
TrimGL550Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/50-20
Total Price$87,055$51,215
Adjustments for Features-4,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,215$51,215
Total Invoice$81,022$47,301
Adjustments for Features-4,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,517$47,301

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102014
ModelGLExplorer
TrimGL550Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Stowable third row seats $600
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$12,970$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5050

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102014
ModelGLExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in112.6 in
Length200.6 in197.1 in
Width76.0 in78.9 in
Height72.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,545 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 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 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
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested242576%
Total Not Requested77524%

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