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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: $41,355

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,235

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelGLKExplorerExplorer
TrimGLK350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,880 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $33,368 $27,518 $29,578
Premium 1 Package 3,200    
COMAND System 1,330    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Class II trailer hitch 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 800 255 255
Running boards 670    
Leather seating surfaces 1,780    
Heated front seats 750    
AWD 2,000    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950    
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Sunroof   850 850
Cargo cover   80 80
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Premium 1 Package 2,976    
COMAND System 1,237    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Class II trailer hitch 512    
Obstacle detection, rear 744 217 217
Running boards 623    
Leather seating surfaces 1,655    
Heated front seats 698    
AWD 1,860    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814    
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Sunroof   723 723
Cargo cover   68 68
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 13,750 10,510 8,810
Options (change) 12,788 9,072 7,627
Destination 875 645 645
Total Price $50,505 $41,355 $41,970
Total Invoice $47,031 $37,235 $37,850

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,752
Model Year201220062006
ModelGLKExplorerExplorer
TrimGLK350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT7A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$50,505$41,355$41,970
Adjustments for Features-2,19500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,310$41,355$41,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$47,031$37,235$37,850
Adjustments for Features-2,04400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,987$37,235$37,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220062006
ModelGLKExplorerExplorer
TrimGLK350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,345$6,150$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,195$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,04400

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
ModelGLKExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in113.7 in
Length178.3 in193.4 in
Width72.4 in73.7 in
Height66.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

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 wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested45029%
Total Not Requested112571%
COMAND System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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