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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: $39,725

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,518

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelExplorerExplorerGLK
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $37,090
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $34,494
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Obstacle detection, rear 295   970
AWD 2,320 2,325 2,000
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Leather Package     2,100
Premium 1 Package     3,450
Multimedia Package     2,790
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Class II trailer hitch     550
Running boards     670
Heated front seats     750
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Obstacle detection, rear 251   902
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,860
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Leather Package     1,953
Premium 1 Package     3,209
Multimedia Package     2,595
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Class II trailer hitch     512
Running boards     623
Heated front seats     698
Options (change) 9,695 6,910 14,000
Options (change) 8,460 6,094 13,022
Destination 785 785 905
Total Price $39,725 $40,090 $51,995
Total Invoice $36,518 $37,057 $48,421

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,020
Model Year200820082013
ModelExplorerExplorerGLK
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-19
Total Price$39,725$40,090$51,995
Adjustments for Features00-4,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,725$40,090$47,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0
Total Invoice$36,518$37,057$48,421
Adjustments for Features00-3,883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,518$37,057$44,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year200820082013
ModelExplorerExplorerGLK
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,200$5,200$9,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,883

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20082013
ModelExplorerGLK
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in108.5 in
Length193.4 in178.3 in
Width73.7 in74.3 in
Height72.8 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,079 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft354.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested55022%
Total Not Requested192578%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

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