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

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Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,890

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $28,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,057

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $26,750

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162013
ModelGLE CoupeGLE CoupeExplorer
TrimGLE450 AMGAMG GLE63 SLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $65,100 $109,300 $38,100
Base Invoice $60,543 $101,649 $35,528
Class III trailer hitch 575 575  
Parking Assist Package 1,290    
Premium Package 3,500    
Driver Assistance Package 1,950 1,950  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 310    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,995
Heated steering wheel 250 250  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570    
Package 302A / 303A     5,600
Trailer Tow Package     570
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Cargo cover     135
Class III trailer hitch 535 535  
Parking Assist Package 1,200    
Premium Package 3,255    
Driver Assistance Package 1,814 1,814  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 288    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,741
Heated steering wheel 233 233  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530    
Package 302A / 303A     4,886
Trailer Tow Package     497
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Cargo cover     118
Options (change) 11,115 4,725 9,895
Options (change) 10,339 4,396 8,634
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $77,140 $114,950 $48,890
Total Invoice $71,807 $106,970 $45,057

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,561
Model Year201620162013
ModelGLE CoupeGLE CoupeExplorer
TrimGLE450 AMGAMG GLE63 SLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6577hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-21285/40-22255/50-20
Total Price$77,140$114,950$48,890
Adjustments for Features-4,500-7,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,640$107,850$48,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,210$0
Total Invoice$71,807$106,970$45,057
Adjustments for Features-4,189-6,6070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,618$100,363$45,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,745$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162013
ModelGLE CoupeGLE CoupeExplorer
TrimGLE450 AMGAMG GLE63 SLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,945$14,545$7,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,500$7,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,189-6,6070

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162013
ModelGLE CoupeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in112.6 in
Length192.6 in197.1 in
Width78.9 in78.9 in
Height67.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,895 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe GLE450 AMG

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested310087%
Total Not Requested45013%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe AMG GLE63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested447587%
Total Not Requested65013%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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