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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: $47,005

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,263

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerGLK
TrimLimitedGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $34,600
Base Invoice $34,952 $32,178
Package 301A 2,250  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 1,880
AWD 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   3,150
Leather seating surfaces   1,750
Multimedia Package   3,350
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650
Proximity key   1,130
Obstacle detection, rear   790
Heated front seats   740
Class II trailer hitch   540
iPod integration   310
Rear spoiler   410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Package 301A 1,913  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Cargo cover 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,748
AWD 1,820 1,860
Premium 1 Package   2,930
Leather seating surfaces   1,628
Multimedia Package   3,116
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604
Proximity key   1,051
Obstacle detection, rear   735
Heated front seats   688
Class II trailer hitch   502
iPod integration   288
Rear spoiler   381
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 8,645 17,420
Options (change) 7,486 16,200
Destination 825 875
Total Price $47,005 $52,895
Total Invoice $43,263 $49,253

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,679
Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerGLK
TrimLimitedGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-19
Total Price$47,005$52,895
Adjustments for Features-1,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,170$52,895
Total Invoice$43,263$49,253
Adjustments for Features-1,6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,574$49,253

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerGLK
TrimLimitedGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Total Value of Features$8,070$6,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6890

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerGLK
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in108.5 in
Length197.1 in178.3 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.4 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft354.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
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 wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested230085%
Total Not Requested40015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested120068%
Total Not Requested56532%

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