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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: $40,040

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $36,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,913

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $34,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720102010
ModelGLE CoupeGLE CoupeExplorerExplorer
TrimAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $69,650 $110,650 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $64,775 $102,905 $31,044 $33,774
Class III trailer hitch 575 575    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Running boards 670 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275 275
Convenience Package     1,995  
Navigation system     1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Remote start     385 385
Navigation and Moon Package       2,845
Class III trailer hitch 535 535    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Running boards 623 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234 234
Convenience Package     1,696  
Navigation system     1,696  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Remote start     327 327
Navigation and Moon Package       2,418
Options (change) 6,325 3,315 5,945 4,800
Options (change) 5,884 3,084 5,054 4,080
Destination 925 925 815 815
Total Price $76,900 $114,890 $40,040 $41,895
Total Invoice $71,584 $106,914 $36,913 $38,669

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,121
Model Year2017201720102010
ModelGLE CoupeGLE CoupeExplorerExplorer
TrimAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6577hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT9T7A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-21285/40-22245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$76,900$114,890$40,040$41,895
Adjustments for Features-9,185-13,6850-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,715$101,205$40,040$40,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,490$0$755
Total Invoice$71,584$106,914$36,913$38,669
Adjustments for Features-8,550-12,7350-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,034$94,179$36,913$37,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,145$0$741

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

Model Year2017201720102010
ModelGLE CoupeGLE CoupeExplorerExplorer
TrimAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200   
Safety key  $5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
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$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Carbon fiber engine cover $0  
Laminated front side windows $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input  $50$50
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats  $600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
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  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$15,305$19,805$6,120$7,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,185$13,685$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,550-12,7350-1,015

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

Model Year20172010
ModelGLE CoupeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in113.7 in
Length192.6 in193.4 in
Width78.9 in73.7 in
Height67.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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