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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: $36,785

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $20,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,784

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $19,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182009
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 $31,010
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $28,752
Class III trailer hitch 575 575 575 575 575  
Garmin Map Pilot 625          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Running boards 650 650 650 650 650  
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370      
Interior Sport Package     1,000      
Convenience Package           995
Class IV trailer hitch           225
Navigation system           2,505
Sunroof           850
Remote start           385
Class III trailer hitch 535 535 535 535 535  
Garmin Map Pilot 581          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Running boards 605 605 605 605 605  
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274      
Interior Sport Package     930      
Convenience Package           846
Class IV trailer hitch           192
Navigation system           2,129
Sunroof           723
Remote start           327
Options (change) 4,190 3,565 4,315 1,225 1,225 4,960
Options (change) 3,898 3,317 4,014 1,140 1,140 4,217
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 815
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $57,385 $72,310 $67,925 $104,770 $111,920 $36,785
Total Invoice $53,439 $67,320 $62,955 $97,507 $104,156 $33,784

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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: $16,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,646
Model Year201820182018201820182009
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$57,385$72,310$67,925$104,770$111,920$36,785
Adjustments for Features-4,305-9,595-9,420-13,895-14,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,080$62,715$58,505$90,875$97,375$36,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,635$5,425$37,795$44,295$0
Total Invoice$53,439$67,320$62,955$97,507$104,156$33,784
Adjustments for Features-4,009-8,933-8,731-12,932-13,5360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,430$58,387$54,224$84,575$90,620$33,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,957$4,794$35,145$41,190$0

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

Model Year201820182018201820182009
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
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
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 
911 assist     $25
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$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   
Vehicle health reports     $0
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 
Roof rails     $250
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
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 
Running boards$350$350$350$350$350 
Tubular side steps     $350
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
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 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150 
Media drive $15$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$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
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 
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 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
White-letter tires     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,795$14,085$13,910$18,385$19,035$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,305$9,595$9,420$13,895$14,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,009-8,933-8,731-12,932-13,5360

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

Model Year20182009
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 information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested72585%
Total Not Requested12515%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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