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

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,655

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $2,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,091

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $1,373

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelExplorerGLK
TrimPlatinumGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $37,900
Base Invoice $51,512 $35,247
Cargo cover 130  
Running boards 595 670
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,250
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,970
Premium 1 Package   3,450
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Leather Package   1,850
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Heated steering wheel   250
Interior ambient lighting   310
Rear spoiler   410
Class II trailer hitch   575
Proximity key   650
Illuminated door sill trim plates   750
Heated front seats   750
AWD   2,000
Cargo cover 124  
Running boards 565 623
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,163
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,762
Premium 1 Package   3,209
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Leather Package   1,721
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Heated steering wheel   233
Interior ambient lighting   288
Rear spoiler   381
Class II trailer hitch   535
Proximity key   605
Illuminated door sill trim plates   698
Heated front seats   698
AWD   1,860
Options (change) 2,720 21,815
Options (change) 2,584 20,292
Destination 995 925
Total Price $57,655 $60,640
Total Invoice $55,091 $56,464

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,568
Model Year20182015
ModelExplorerGLK
TrimPlatinumGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-19
Total Price$57,655$60,640
Adjustments for Features-4,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,265$60,640
Total Invoice$55,091$56,464
Adjustments for Features-4,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,896$56,464

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20182015
ModelExplorerGLK
TrimPlatinumGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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
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 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$12,195$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20182015
ModelExplorerGLK
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in108.5 in
Length198.3 in178.3 in
Width78.9 in74.3 in
Height70.0 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,079 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft354.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested237599%
Total Not Requested251%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

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