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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: $54,045

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $5,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,656

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $4,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018201820182018
ModelExplorerGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC Coupe
TrimPlatinumGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,970 $46,600 $60,400 $73,150 $80,750
Base Invoice $50,587 $43,338 $56,172 $68,030 $75,098
Cargo cover 130        
Advanced Lighting Package   1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Premium 1 Package   1,350      
designo Package   3,800 3,100 3,100  
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,030 450 450 450
Heated steering wheel   250 250    
Heated second row seats   580 580 580 580
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Wood trim     0 0 0
Cargo cover 124        
Advanced Lighting Package   977 977 977 977
Premium 1 Package   1,256      
designo Package   3,534 2,883 2,883  
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Cooled or ventilated front seats   958 419 419 419
Heated steering wheel   233 233    
Heated second row seats   539 539 539 539
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Wood trim     0 0 0
Options (change) 130 12,270 9,640 9,390 6,290
Options (change) 124 11,413 8,967 8,734 5,851
Destination 945 995 995 0 0
Total Price $54,045 $59,865 $71,035 $82,540 $87,040
Total Invoice $51,656 $55,746 $66,134 $76,764 $80,949

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,422
Model Year20162018201820182018
ModelExplorerGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC Coupe
TrimPlatinumGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 6?, 6640, 14640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-19255/45-20265/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$54,045$59,865$71,035$82,540$87,040
Adjustments for Features-2,4400-1,650-2,200-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,605$59,865$69,385$80,340$84,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,520$20,475$25,025
Total Invoice$51,656$55,746$66,134$76,764$80,949
Adjustments for Features-2,3320-1,536-2,046-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,324$55,746$64,598$74,718$78,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,852$18,972$23,203

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

Model Year20162018201820182018
ModelExplorerGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC Coupe
TrimPlatinumGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Curve control$50    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250    
Inflatable rear seat belts$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Rearview camera$200    
Safety key$5    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Terrain selector$200    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0    
Wide-view front camera$150    
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
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
Power-stowing third row seats$1000    
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
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
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$13,770$11,330$12,980$13,530$13,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$0$1,650$2,200$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3320-1,536-2,046-2,000

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

Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerGLC Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in113.1 in
Length198.3 in186.3 in
Width78.9 in74.4 in
Height70.0 in63.1 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,134 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft349.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe GLC300

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC63 S

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

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