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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: $36,195

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $42,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,553

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $39,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelGLE CoupeGLE CoupeExplorerExplorer
TrimAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $70,500 $111,860 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $65,565 $104,030 $26,790 $29,361
Class III trailer hitch 575 575    
AMG Performance Studio Package 3,300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Running boards 670 0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950    
Luxury Package     1,450  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     225 225
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Cargo cover     90 90
Satellite radio     195 195
Obstacle detection, rear     255  
Sunroof     850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Remote start     385 385
Class III trailer hitch 535 535    
AMG Performance Studio Package 3,069      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Running boards 623 0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814    
Luxury Package     1,232  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     192 192
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Cargo cover     77 77
Satellite radio     166 166
Obstacle detection, rear     217  
Sunroof     723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Remote start     326 326
Options (change) 7,215 2,525 7,090 5,385
Options (change) 6,711 2,349 6,028 4,579
Destination 995 995 735 735
Total Price $78,710 $115,380 $36,195 $37,235
Total Invoice $73,271 $107,374 $33,553 $34,675

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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: $32,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,483
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelGLE CoupeGLE CoupeExplorerExplorer
TrimAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine385hp V6577hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT9T7A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-21285/40-22245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$78,710$115,380$36,195$37,235
Adjustments for Features-9,920-13,69500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,790$101,685$36,195$37,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,895$0$1,040
Total Invoice$73,271$107,374$33,553$34,675
Adjustments for Features-9,235-12,74500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,036$94,629$33,553$34,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,593$0$1,122

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

Model Year2018201820072007
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 
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  
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   
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Carbon fiber engine cover $0  
Laminated front side windows $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
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
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
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, 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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
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 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$15,095$18,870$5,175$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,920$13,695$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,235-12,74500

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

Model Year20182007
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
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe AMG GLE43

AMG Performance Studio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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