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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: $54,565

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $1,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,806

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $2,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelGLKExplorer
TrimGLK350Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,600 $52,970
Base Invoice $32,178 $50,587
Lighting Package 970  
Multimedia Package 3,350  
Obstacle detection, rear 790  
Premium 1 Package 3,150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700  
Heated front seats 740  
Proximity key 1,130  
Rear spoiler 410  
iPod integration 310  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,880 1,995
Class II trailer hitch 540  
AWD 2,000  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo cover   130
Lighting Package 902  
Multimedia Package 3,116  
Obstacle detection, rear 735  
Premium 1 Package 2,930  
Leather seating surfaces 1,628  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651  
Heated front seats 688  
Proximity key 1,051  
Rear spoiler 381  
iPod integration 288  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,748 1,895
Class II trailer hitch 502  
AWD 1,860  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Rear bumper protector   71
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 19,090 2,200
Options (change) 17,753 2,090
Destination 875 945
Total Price $54,565 $56,115
Total Invoice $50,806 $53,622

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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: $5,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,126
Model Year20102016
ModelGLKExplorer
TrimGLK350Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/50-20
Total Price$54,565$56,115
Adjustments for Features0-7,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,565$48,850
Total Invoice$50,806$53,622
Adjustments for Features0-6,942
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,806$46,680

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102016
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
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Tow hook(s), front $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
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 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$6,145$13,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,942

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102016
ModelGLKExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in112.6 in
Length178.3 in198.3 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height66.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,034 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 Legroom41.8 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
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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%
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
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested267599%
Total Not Requested251%

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