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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: $55,690

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $1,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,853

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $3,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelExplorerGLK
TrimPlatinumGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $35,500
Base Invoice $51,512 $33,015
Cargo cover 130  
Running boards 595 670
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,950
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,780
Premium 1 Package   3,200
Multimedia Package   3,000
Lighting Package   985
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
AWD   2,000
Proximity key   1,140
Heated front seats   750
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700
Class II trailer hitch   550
Rear spoiler   410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Cargo cover 124  
Running boards 565 623
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,814
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Leather seating surfaces   1,655
Premium 1 Package   2,976
Multimedia Package   2,790
Lighting Package   916
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
AWD   1,860
Proximity key   1,060
Heated front seats   698
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651
Class II trailer hitch   512
Rear spoiler   381
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 2,720 19,315
Options (change) 2,584 17,963
Destination 995 875
Total Price $57,655 $55,690
Total Invoice $55,091 $51,853

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,158
Model Year20182011
ModelExplorerGLK
TrimPlatinumGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-19
Total Price$57,655$55,690
Adjustments for Features-7,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,915$55,690
Total Invoice$55,091$51,853
Adjustments for Features-7,3960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,695$51,853

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20182011
ModelExplorerGLK
TrimPlatinumGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
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$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,895$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,3960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20182011
ModelExplorerGLK
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in108.5 in
Length198.3 in178.3 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.0 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft354.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested147598%
Total Not Requested252%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102581%
Total Not Requested24019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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