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

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,335

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $22,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,294

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $20,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182008
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $27,490
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $25,606
Garmin Map Pilot 625          
Class III trailer hitch 575 575 575 575 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Running boards 650 650 650 650 650  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370      
Interior Sport Package     1,000      
Adrenaline Package           2,995
Electronics Package           545
Class IV trailer hitch           225
Navigation system           1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers           510
Remote start           385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted           1,295
Sunroof           850
Satellite radio           195
Floor mats           65
Garmin Map Pilot 581          
Class III trailer hitch 535 535 535 535 535  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Running boards 605 605 605 605 605  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814  
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274      
Interior Sport Package     930      
Adrenaline Package           2,756
Electronics Package           463
Class IV trailer hitch           192
Navigation system           1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers           433
Remote start           326
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted           1,101
Sunroof           723
Satellite radio           166
Floor mats           47
Options (change) 6,140 5,515 6,265 3,175 3,175 9,060
Options (change) 5,712 5,131 5,828 2,954 2,954 7,903
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 785
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $59,335 $74,260 $69,875 $106,720 $113,870 $37,335
Total Invoice $55,253 $69,134 $64,769 $99,321 $105,970 $34,294

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,168
Model Year201820182018201820182008
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8210hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21235/65-18
Total Price$59,335$74,260$69,875$106,720$113,870$37,335
Adjustments for Features-5,145-10,435-10,260-14,685-15,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,190$63,825$59,615$92,035$98,535$37,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,635$5,425$37,845$44,345$0
Total Invoice$55,253$69,134$64,769$99,321$105,970$34,294
Adjustments for Features-4,791-9,715-9,510-13,667-14,2710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,462$59,419$55,259$85,654$91,699$34,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,957$4,797$35,192$41,237$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year201820182018201820182008
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
5-speed automatic     $900
RWD$0    $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75 
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Power sliding rear window     $250
Proximity key $250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500 
Sunshades, second row   $125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire     $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch     $300
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100 
Storage compartment(s) in bed     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear defrost$200$200$200$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100 
App support $0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     $1000
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150 
Media drive $15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25 
Traffic information$25     
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights   $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,845$15,135$14,960$19,385$20,035$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,145$10,435$10,260$14,685$15,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,791-9,715-9,510-13,667-14,2710

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20182008
ModelGLEExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase114.8 in130.5 in
Length189.1 in210.2 in
Width75.8 in73.7 in
Height70.7 in72.5 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.4,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested2520%
Total Not Requested10080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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