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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,135

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,397

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC Coupe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $46,600 $60,400 $73,150 $80,750
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $43,338 $56,172 $68,030 $75,098
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560        
Luxury Package 1,290          
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995        
Audiophile Package 510          
Cargo cover 90 90        
Remote start 385 385        
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625 625 625
Leather Seating Package     2,050      
Class III trailer hitch     575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Running boards     670 670 670 670
Satellite radio     460      
Heated front seats     580      
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 2,590  
Wood trim       0 0 0
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476        
Luxury Package 1,097          
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696        
Audiophile Package 433          
Cargo cover 77 77        
Remote start 326 326        
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581 581 581
Leather Seating Package     1,907      
Class III trailer hitch     535 535 535 535
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670
Running boards     623 623 623 623
Satellite radio     428      
Heated front seats     539      
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 2,409  
Wood trim       0 0 0
Options (change) 5,105 3,305 5,680 4,210 5,180 2,590
Options (change) 4,339 2,809 5,283 3,916 4,818 2,409
Destination 785 785 995 995 0 0
Total Price $35,135 $36,485 $53,275 $65,605 $78,330 $83,340
Total Invoice $32,397 $33,772 $49,616 $61,083 $72,848 $77,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,174
Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC Coupe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6?, 6640, 14640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/55-19255/45-20265/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$35,135$36,485$53,275$65,605$78,330$83,340
Adjustments for Features0-500-7,565-10,515-11,165-10,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,135$35,985$45,710$55,090$67,165$72,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$9,380$21,455$26,715
Total Invoice$32,397$33,772$49,616$61,083$72,848$77,507
Adjustments for Features0-463-7,045-9,790-10,384-10,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,397$33,309$42,571$51,293$62,464$67,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$912$0$8,722$19,893$24,785

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC Coupe
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400$1400
RWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150    
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50$50$50
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0$0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding second row seats  $700$700$700$700
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600    
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
White-letter tires$0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,390$3,890$10,955$13,905$14,555$14,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$7,565$10,515$11,165$10,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-463-7,045-9,790-10,384-10,151

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Model Year20082018
ModelExplorerGLC Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in113.1 in
Length193.4 in186.3 in
Width73.7 in74.4 in
Height72.8 in63.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,134 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft349.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe GLC300

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC43

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC63

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC63 S

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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