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

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

Lowest Total Price: $37,335

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $92,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,294

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $86,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelGLSExplorer Sport Trac
TrimAMG GLS63Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $125,300 $27,490
Base Invoice $116,529 $25,606
Class IV trailer hitch 575 225
285/40ZR22 1,250  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950  
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Electronics Package   545
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
Class IV trailer hitch 535 192
285/40ZR22 1,163  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814  
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Electronics Package   463
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) 3,775 9,060
Options (change) 3,512 7,903
Destination 995 785
Total Price $130,070 $37,335
Total Invoice $121,036 $34,294

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,084
Model Year20182008
ModelGLSExplorer Sport Trac
TrimAMG GLS63Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine550hp V8210hp V6
TransmissionT7A5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/40-22235/65-18
Total Price$130,070$37,335
Adjustments for Features-21,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,945$37,335
Total Invoice$121,036$34,294
Adjustments for Features-19,6580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$101,378$34,294

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

Model Year20182008
ModelGLSExplorer Sport Trac
TrimAMG GLS63Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power door closers$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power sliding rear window $250
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear defrost$200 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$26,325$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$21,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-19,6580

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

Model Year20182008
ModelGLSExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase121.1 in130.5 in
Length202.0 in210.2 in
Width76.1 in73.7 in
Height72.8 in72.5 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.4,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 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 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch100Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 wheels100Yes
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 Requested1775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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