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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: $34,395

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $7,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,092

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $6,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelGLKExplorer
TrimGLK350XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,880 $29,280
Base Invoice $33,368 $27,404
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Class II trailer hitch 550  
Satellite radio 455  
iPod integration 375  
AWD 2,000 2,320
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
4.6L V8   1,310
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Class II trailer hitch 512  
Satellite radio 423  
iPod integration 349  
AWD 1,860 2,112
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
4.6L V8   1,192
Options (change) 4,760 4,300
Options (change) 4,427 3,873
Destination 875 815
Total Price $41,515 $34,395
Total Invoice $38,670 $32,092

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,760
Model Year20122010
ModelGLKExplorer
TrimGLK350XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT7A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/70-16
Total Price$41,515$34,395
Adjustments for Features-3,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,490$34,395
Total Invoice$38,670$32,092
Adjustments for Features-2,8180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,852$32,092

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122010
ModelGLKExplorer
TrimGLK350XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$7,155$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8180

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122010
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
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
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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