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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: $47,475

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $21,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,569

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $21,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEExplorer
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $37,855
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $35,268
Premium 3 Package 9,080 5,010 4,890 2,890 2,890  
Class III trailer hitch 575 575 575 575 575  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 760 760 760 760  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570 570      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,995
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
designo Package     4,200      
Package 302A / 303A           4,500
Trailer Tow Package           570
Cargo cover           135
Premium 3 Package 8,444 4,659 4,548 2,688 2,688  
Class III trailer hitch 535 535 535 535 535  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 707 707 707 707  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530 530      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,696
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930 930 1,356
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
designo Package     3,906      
Package 302A / 303A           3,825
Trailer Tow Package           484
Cargo cover           115
Options (change) 16,275 12,205 14,665 7,175 7,175 8,795
Options (change) 15,137 11,352 13,640 6,674 6,674 7,476
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $69,470 $80,950 $78,275 $110,720 $117,870 $47,475
Total Invoice $64,678 $75,355 $72,581 $103,041 $109,690 $43,569

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,279
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEExplorer
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21255/50-20
Total Price$69,470$80,950$78,275$110,720$117,870$47,475
Adjustments for Features-3,040-6,715-7,640-7,665-8,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,430$74,235$70,635$103,055$109,555$47,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,805$4,205$36,625$43,125$0
Total Invoice$64,678$75,355$72,581$103,041$109,690$43,569
Adjustments for Features-2,830-6,251-7,084-7,133-7,7380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,848$69,104$65,497$95,908$101,952$43,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,256$3,649$34,060$40,104$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEExplorer
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75$75 
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
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 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
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$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Curve control     $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Rearview camera     $200
Safety key     $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150   
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Cargo net     $40
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100 
Roof rails     $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Residual heat$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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
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 
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
Aux input     $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn     $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)     $50
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$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$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power-stowing third row seats     $1000
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Tailgating position, third row seats     $50
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 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,510$14,185$15,110$15,135$15,785$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,040$6,715$7,640$7,665$8,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,830-6,251-7,084-7,133-7,7380

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelGLEExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in112.6 in
Length189.1 in197.1 in
Width75.8 in78.9 in
Height70.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested257536%
Total Not Requested461564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested85019%
Total Not Requested365081%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested85019%
Total Not Requested365081%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested352584%
Total Not Requested65016%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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