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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: $8,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,092

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $7,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152010
ModelGLKExplorer
TrimGLK350XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $29,280
Base Invoice $35,247 $27,404
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Class II trailer hitch 575  
Satellite radio 460  
AWD 2,000 2,320
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
4.6L V8   1,310
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Class II trailer hitch 535  
Satellite radio 428  
AWD 1,860 2,112
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
4.6L V8   1,192
Options (change) 3,755 4,300
Options (change) 3,493 3,873
Destination 925 815
Total Price $42,580 $34,395
Total Invoice $39,665 $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: $5,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,128
Model Year20152010
ModelGLKExplorer
TrimGLK350XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT7A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/70-16
Total Price$42,580$34,395
Adjustments for Features-2,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,955$34,395
Total Invoice$39,665$32,092
Adjustments for Features-2,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,220$32,092

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152010
ModelGLKExplorer
TrimGLK350XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $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 
Fog lights $125
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, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,855$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4450

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152010
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
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested37563%
Total Not Requested22537%
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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