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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: $34,395

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $8,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,092

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $7,573

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelExplorerGLK
TrimXLTGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $37,900
Base Invoice $27,404 $35,247
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
4.6L V8 1,310  
AWD 2,320 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Satellite radio   460
Class II trailer hitch   575
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
4.6L V8 1,192  
AWD 2,112 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Satellite radio   428
Class II trailer hitch   535
Options (change) 4,300 3,755
Options (change) 3,873 3,493
Destination 815 925
Total Price $34,395 $42,580
Total Invoice $32,092 $39,665

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,128
Model Year20102015
ModelExplorerGLK
TrimXLTGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionA6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/50-19
Total Price$34,395$42,580
Adjustments for Features0-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,395$39,955
Total Invoice$32,092$39,665
Adjustments for Features0-2,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,092$37,220

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20102015
ModelExplorerGLK
TrimXLTGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers $0
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $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, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,230$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,445

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20102015
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested37563%
Total Not Requested22537%

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