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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,655

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $2,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,091

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $1,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelGLKExplorer
TrimGLK350Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $53,940
Base Invoice $35,247 $51,512
Lighting Package 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,970  
Premium 1 Package 3,450  
Leather Package 1,850  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 750  
Proximity key 650  
Heated front seats 750  
Heated steering wheel 250  
Rear spoiler 410  
Running boards 670 595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,250 1,995
Interior ambient lighting 310  
Class II trailer hitch 575  
AWD 2,000  
Cargo cover   130
Lighting Package 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,762  
Premium 1 Package 3,209  
Leather Package 1,721  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 698  
Proximity key 605  
Heated front seats 698  
Heated steering wheel 233  
Rear spoiler 381  
Running boards 623 565
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,163 1,895
Interior ambient lighting 288  
Class II trailer hitch 535  
AWD 1,860  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 21,815 2,720
Options (change) 20,292 2,584
Destination 925 995
Total Price $60,640 $57,655
Total Invoice $56,464 $55,091

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,568
Model Year20152018
ModelGLKExplorer
TrimGLK350Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/50-20
Total Price$60,640$57,655
Adjustments for Features0-4,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,640$53,265
Total Invoice$56,464$55,091
Adjustments for Features0-4,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,464$50,896

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
ModelGLKExplorer
TrimGLK350Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
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
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
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
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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
Total Value of Features$7,805$12,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,195

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
ModelGLKExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in112.6 in
Length178.3 in198.3 in
Width74.3 in78.9 in
Height66.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,079 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested237599%
Total Not Requested251%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

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