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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: $41,670

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,286

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerGLK
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $37,900
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $35,247
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  
Obstacle detection, rear 295   970
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Third-row seat 875 375  
AWD 2,320 2,325 2,000
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Multimedia Package     2,970
Premium 1 Package     3,450
Leather Package     1,850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Class II trailer hitch     575
Running boards     670
Heated front seats     750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,250
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  
Obstacle detection, rear 251   902
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Third-row seat 744 319  
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,860
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Multimedia Package     2,762
Premium 1 Package     3,209
Leather Package     1,721
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Class II trailer hitch     535
Running boards     623
Heated front seats     698
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,163
Options (change) 11,775 8,490 15,205
Options (change) 10,228 7,437 14,143
Destination 785 785 925
Total Price $41,805 $41,670 $54,030
Total Invoice $38,286 $38,400 $50,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,891
Model Year200820082015
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$41,805$41,670$54,030
Adjustments for Features00-3,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,805$41,670$50,660
Cost Above Minimum$135$0$0
Total Invoice$38,286$38,400$50,315
Adjustments for Features00-3,138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,286$38,400$47,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$114$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year200820082015
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 
Cargo cover  $75
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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$7,200$7,200$10,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,370
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,138

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20082015
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-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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