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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: $49,475

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,389

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelGLKExplorer
TrimGLK350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $37,855
Base Invoice $35,247 $35,268
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Leather Package 1,850  
Premium 1 Package 3,450  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,970  
AWD 2,000 2,000
Class II trailer hitch 575  
Proximity key 650  
Interior ambient lighting 310  
Heated front seats 750  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,250 1,995
Rear spoiler 410  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Leather Package 1,721  
Premium 1 Package 3,209  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,762  
AWD 1,860 1,820
Class II trailer hitch 535  
Proximity key 605  
Interior ambient lighting 288  
Heated front seats 698  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,163 1,696
Rear spoiler 381  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 20,145 10,795
Options (change) 18,738 9,296
Destination 925 825
Total Price $58,970 $49,475
Total Invoice $54,910 $45,389

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,966
Model Year20152012
ModelGLKExplorer
TrimGLK350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/50-20
Total Price$58,970$49,475
Adjustments for Features0-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,970$48,990
Total Invoice$54,910$45,389
Adjustments for Features0-445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,910$44,944

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
ModelGLKExplorer
TrimGLK350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,535$9,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-445

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
ModelGLKExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in112.6 in
Length178.3 in197.1 in
Width74.3 in78.9 in
Height66.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,079 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested230096%
Total Not Requested1004%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested305074%
Total Not Requested105026%

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