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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,570

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $79,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,650

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $74,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelGLSExplorer
TrimAMG GLS63Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $124,100 $38,100
Base Invoice $115,413 $35,528
Class IV trailer hitch 575  
285/40ZR22 1,250  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,995
Package 302A / 303A   5,600
Trailer Tow Package   570
Polished alloy wheels   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Rear bumper protector   85
Class IV trailer hitch 535  
285/40ZR22 1,163  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,741
Package 302A / 303A   4,886
Trailer Tow Package   497
Polished alloy wheels   519
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Cargo cover   118
Rear bumper protector   74
Options (change) 3,775 10,575
Options (change) 3,512 9,227
Destination 925 895
Total Price $128,800 $49,570
Total Invoice $119,850 $45,650

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $67,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,555
Model Year20172013
ModelGLSExplorer
TrimAMG GLS63Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine550hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/40-22255/50-20
Total Price$128,800$49,570
Adjustments for Features-11,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$117,360$49,570
Total Invoice$119,850$45,650
Adjustments for Features-10,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$109,205$45,650

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172013
ModelGLSExplorer
TrimAMG GLS63Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power door closers$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, 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-folding third row seats$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
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$17,995$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,6450

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172013
ModelGLSExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in112.6 in
Length202.0 in197.1 in
Width76.1 in78.9 in
Height72.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 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 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested407580%
Total Not Requested105020%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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