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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: $49,060

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,009

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerGLK
TrimLimitedGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $37,900
Base Invoice $34,952 $35,247
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 302A 4,305  
AWD 2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 1,250
Cargo cover 135  
Multimedia Package   2,970
Premium 1 Package   3,450
Lighting Package   1,290
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Leather Package   1,850
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Interior ambient lighting   310
Rear spoiler   410
Class II trailer hitch   575
Proximity key   650
Heated front seats   750
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 302A 3,659  
AWD 1,820 1,860
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,163
Cargo cover 115  
Multimedia Package   2,762
Premium 1 Package   3,209
Lighting Package   1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Leather Package   1,721
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Interior ambient lighting   288
Rear spoiler   381
Class II trailer hitch   535
Proximity key   605
Heated front seats   698
Options (change) 10,700 20,145
Options (change) 9,232 18,738
Destination 825 925
Total Price $49,060 $58,970
Total Invoice $45,009 $54,910

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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: $10,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,140
Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerGLK
TrimLimitedGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-19
Total Price$49,060$58,970
Adjustments for Features-2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,800$58,970
Total Invoice$45,009$54,910
Adjustments for Features-2390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,770$54,910

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerGLK
TrimLimitedGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
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
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,820$8,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2390

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerGLK
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in108.5 in
Length197.1 in178.3 in
Width78.9 in74.3 in
Height70.4 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,079 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 in41.4 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

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested305078%
Total Not Requested85022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested230096%
Total Not Requested1004%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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