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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: $51,335

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $7,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,352

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $7,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelGLKExplorer
TrimGLK350Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $40,780
Base Invoice $35,247 $38,027
Leather Package 1,850  
Premium 1 Package 3,450  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Multimedia Package 2,970  
AWD 2,000  
Class II trailer hitch 575  
Interior ambient lighting 310  
Proximity key 650  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,250 1,995
Rear spoiler 410  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Heated front seats 750  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Package 402A   4,130
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Trailer Tow Package   570
Rear bumper protector   85
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Leather Package 1,721  
Premium 1 Package 3,209  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Multimedia Package 2,762  
AWD 1,860  
Class II trailer hitch 535  
Interior ambient lighting 288  
Proximity key 605  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,163 1,741
Rear spoiler 381  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Heated front seats 698  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 698  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Package 402A   3,604
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Trailer Tow Package   497
Rear bumper protector   74
Cargo cover   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 19,605 9,660
Options (change) 18,236 8,430
Destination 925 895
Total Price $58,430 $51,335
Total Invoice $54,408 $47,352

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,194
Model Year20152013
ModelGLKExplorer
TrimGLK350Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/50-20
Total Price$58,430$51,335
Adjustments for Features0-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,430$51,185
Total Invoice$54,408$47,352
Adjustments for Features0-138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,408$47,214

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152013
ModelGLKExplorer
TrimGLK350Sport
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 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger $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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
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 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
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
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,670$8,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152013
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.4,921 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

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 wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested220089%
Total Not Requested27511%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested227571%
Total Not Requested92529%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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