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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $48,070 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Difference: $36,640 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,075 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Difference: $34,778 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | GLS | GLS | GLS | Explorer |
| Trim | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $69,550 | $94,950 | $125,300 | $37,855 |
| Base Invoice | $64,682 | $88,304 | $116,529 | $35,268 |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,450 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,830 | |||
| Class IV trailer hitch | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,595 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,995 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 570 | |||
| 285/40ZR22 | 1,250 | |||
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,500 | |||
| Trailer Tow Package | 570 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | 595 | |||
| Cargo cover | 135 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,349 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,562 | |||
| Class IV trailer hitch | 535 | 535 | 535 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,356 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,696 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 530 | |||
| 285/40ZR22 | 1,163 | |||
| Package 302A / 303A | 3,825 | |||
| Trailer Tow Package | 484 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | 506 | |||
| Cargo cover | 115 | |||
| Options (change) | 14,165 | 3,615 | 3,775 | 9,390 |
| Options (change) | 13,176 | 3,363 | 3,512 | 7,982 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 825 |
| Total Price | $84,710 | $99,560 | $130,070 | $48,070 |
| Total Invoice | $78,853 | $92,662 | $121,036 | $44,075 |
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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: $30,475 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,039 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | GLS | GLS | GLS | Explorer |
| Trim | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 550hp V8 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 285/40-22 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $84,710 | $99,560 | $130,070 | $48,070 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,165 | -8,655 | -12,505 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $78,545 | $90,905 | $117,565 | $48,070 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $12,360 | $39,020 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $78,853 | $92,662 | $121,036 | $44,075 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,739 | -8,055 | -11,636 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $73,114 | $84,607 | $109,400 | $44,075 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $11,493 | $36,286 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | GLS | GLS | GLS | Explorer |
| Trim | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | $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 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | |||
| Class IV trailer hitch | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $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 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $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 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $13,460 | $15,950 | $19,800 | $7,295 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,165 | $8,655 | $12,505 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,739 | -8,055 | -11,636 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | GLS | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 202.0 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 76.1 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,401 lb. | 4,558 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.2 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.5 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.9 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 35.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1215 | 47% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 7% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 93% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A / 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 3425 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 18% |
| Trailer Tow Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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