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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: $10,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,235

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006
ModelGLKExplorerExplorer
TrimGLK350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $35,247 $27,518 $29,578
Premium 1 Package 3,450    
Leather Package 1,850    
Becker Map Pilot 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Class II trailer hitch 575    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 255 255
Running boards 670    
Heated front seats 750    
AWD 2,000    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,250    
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Cargo cover   80 80
Sunroof   850 850
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 3,209    
Leather Package 1,721    
Becker Map Pilot 744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Class II trailer hitch 535    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 217 217
Running boards 623    
Heated front seats 698    
AWD 1,860    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,163    
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Cargo cover   68 68
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 13,035 10,510 8,810
Options (change) 12,125 9,072 7,627
Destination 925 645 645
Total Price $51,860 $41,355 $41,970
Total Invoice $48,297 $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: $7,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,844
Model Year201520062006
ModelGLKExplorerExplorer
TrimGLK350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT7A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$51,860$41,355$41,970
Adjustments for Features-3,45500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,405$41,355$41,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$48,297$37,235$37,850
Adjustments for Features-3,21800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,079$37,235$37,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520062006
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 app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,105$6,650$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,455$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,21800

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152006
ModelGLKExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in113.7 in
Length178.3 in193.4 in
Width74.3 in73.7 in
Height66.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,079 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 Legroom41.4 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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested25010%
Total Not Requested222590%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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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