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

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,975

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $13,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,439

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $10,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEExplorer
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100 $53,235
Base Invoice $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603 $50,839
Premium 1 Package 3,830 3,830          
Class III trailer hitch 575 575 575 575 575 575  
Parktronic Package 970 970 970 970      
Driver Assistance Package 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720      
Running boards 670 670 670 670 0 0 595
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,995
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620          
Heated second row seats 620 620 620 620 620 620  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570 570 570      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310          
Upholstered instrument panel 450 450          
Special order charge 250 250          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790 790 790 790 790  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         590 590  
Rear bumper protector             75
Cargo cover             130
Premium 1 Package 3,562 3,562          
Class III trailer hitch 535 535 535 535 535 535  
Parktronic Package 902 902 902 902      
Driver Assistance Package 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670      
Running boards 623 623 623 623 0 0 565
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,895
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233 233      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507          
Heated second row seats 577 577 577 577 577 577  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530 530 530      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288          
Upholstered instrument panel 419 419          
Special order charge 233 233          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735 735 735 735 735  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         549 549  
Rear bumper protector             71
Cargo cover             124
Options (change) 18,005 18,005 11,545 11,545 7,565 7,565 2,795
Options (change) 16,749 16,749 10,740 10,740 7,038 7,038 2,655
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 945
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $71,430 $70,030 $77,070 $74,235 $108,440 $115,590 $56,975
Total Invoice $66,499 $65,197 $71,743 $68,821 $100,917 $107,566 $54,439

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,013
Model Year2016201620162016201620162017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEExplorer
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21255/50-20
Total Price$71,430$70,030$77,070$74,235$108,440$115,590$56,975
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-2,025-1,975-4,850-5,500-3,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,930$70,030$75,045$72,260$103,590$110,090$53,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$5,115$2,330$33,660$40,160$0
Total Invoice$66,499$65,197$71,743$68,821$100,917$107,566$54,439
Adjustments for Features-1,3960-1,885-1,831-4,514-5,118-3,349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,103$65,197$69,858$66,990$96,403$102,448$51,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$94$4,755$1,887$31,300$37,345$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620162016201620162017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEExplorer
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD $0     
Accessories 
Active noise reduction      $0
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  $100
Keyless entry keypad      $50
Power-adjustable pedals      $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start      $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist      $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras    $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Curve control      $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts      $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger      $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based      $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  $200
Safety key      $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows      $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Terrain selector      $200
Tires, run-flat   $150   
Vehicle health reports      $0
Wide-view front camera      $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Cargo net      $40
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Roof rails      $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls      $150
Rear HVAC unit      $400
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
9 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)      $250
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0 
Tow hook(s), front      $40
Wheel-lip moldings      $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support      $100
Aux input      $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices      $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer    $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Interior ambient lighting      $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only      $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0 
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75
Massage, driver seat      $100
Massage, passenger seat      $100
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150 
Metal pedals    $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power-stowing third row seats      $1000
Synthetic suede headliner     $650 
Tailgating position, third row seats      $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$9,955$8,455$10,480$10,430$13,305$13,955$11,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$2,025$1,975$4,850$5,500$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3960-1,885-1,831-4,514-5,118-3,349

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162017
ModelGLEExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in112.6 in
Length189.1 in198.3 in
Width75.8 in78.9 in
Height70.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 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
38.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197590%
Total Not Requested21510%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197590%
Total Not Requested21510%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%

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