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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: $57,795

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $31,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,224

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $27,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelGLExplorer
TrimGL550Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $84,450 $53,940
Base Invoice $78,539 $51,512
Class IV trailer hitch 550  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Roof rack crossbars 320 140
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,995
Cargo cover   130
Running boards   595
Class IV trailer hitch 512  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Roof rack crossbars 298 133
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,895
Cargo cover   124
Running boards   565
Options (change) 3,645 2,860
Options (change) 3,391 2,717
Destination 875 995
Total Price $88,970 $57,795
Total Invoice $82,805 $55,224

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,489
Model Year20112018
ModelGLExplorer
TrimGL550Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/50-20
Total Price$88,970$57,795
Adjustments for Features0-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,970$56,845
Total Invoice$82,805$55,224
Adjustments for Features0-908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,805$54,316

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
ModelGLExplorer
TrimGL550Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$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 $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
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$11,520$12,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
ModelGLExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in112.6 in
Length200.6 in198.3 in
Width76.0 in78.9 in
Height72.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,545 lb.4,890 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 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in33.3 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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