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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: $57,655

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $59,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,091

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $54,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelGLE CoupeExplorer
TrimAMG GLE63 SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $110,650 $53,940
Base Invoice $102,905 $51,512
Class III trailer hitch 575  
Premium 3 Package 1,600  
Running boards 0 595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,995
Heated steering wheel 250  
Heated second row seats 620  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790  
Cargo cover   130
Class III trailer hitch 535  
Premium 3 Package 1,488  
Running boards 0 565
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,895
Heated steering wheel 233  
Heated second row seats 577  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 5,785 2,720
Options (change) 5,382 2,584
Destination 925 995
Total Price $117,360 $57,655
Total Invoice $109,212 $55,091

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,427
Model Year20172018
ModelGLE CoupeExplorer
TrimAMG GLE63 SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine577hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/40-22255/50-20
Total Price$117,360$57,655
Adjustments for Features-2,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$114,465$57,655
Total Invoice$109,212$55,091
Adjustments for Features-2,6940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$106,518$55,091

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

Model Year20172018
ModelGLE CoupeExplorer
TrimAMG GLE63 SPlatinum
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power door closers$300 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote start via app$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Carbon fiber engine cover$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear bumper protector $40
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$13,105$10,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6940

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

Model Year20172018
ModelGLE CoupeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in112.6 in
Length192.6 in198.3 in
Width78.9 in78.9 in
Height67.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe AMG GLE63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Power door closers300No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50025%
Total Not Requested147575%

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