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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: $43,905

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,108

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerGLK
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $35,500
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $33,015
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Third-row seat 875    
AWD 2,320 2,320 2,000
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Premium 1 Package     3,200
COMAND System     2,150
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,950
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Leather seating surfaces     1,780
Obstacle detection, rear     800
Heated front seats     750
Running boards     670
Class II trailer hitch     550
iPod integration     375
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Third-row seat 744    
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,860
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Premium 1 Package     2,976
COMAND System     2,000
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,814
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Leather seating surfaces     1,655
Obstacle detection, rear     744
Heated front seats     698
Running boards     623
Class II trailer hitch     512
iPod integration     349
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669
Options (change) 11,475 8,400 15,605
Options (change) 9,974 7,360 14,514
Destination 815 815 875
Total Price $43,905 $44,765 $51,980
Total Invoice $40,108 $41,076 $48,404

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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: $5,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,056
Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerGLK
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-19
Total Price$43,905$44,765$51,980
Adjustments for Features0-850-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,905$43,915$49,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0
Total Invoice$40,108$41,076$48,404
Adjustments for Features0-780-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,108$40,296$46,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year200920092011
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 window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
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
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$7,325$8,175$9,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-780-2,240

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20092011
ModelExplorerGLK
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in108.5 in
Length193.4 in178.3 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height72.8 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,034 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 in41.8 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested65041%
Total Not Requested92559%
COMAND System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%

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