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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: $55,660

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $19,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,196

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $16,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelExplorerGLC Coupe
TrimPlatinumAMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $59,650
Base Invoice $51,512 $55,475
Cargo cover 130  
Running boards 595 670
Premium 3 Package   5,150
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   850
designo Package   3,950
Wood trim   0
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,550
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Heated second row seats   620
Heated steering wheel   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Cargo cover 124  
Running boards 565 623
Premium 3 Package   4,790
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   791
designo Package   3,674
Wood trim   0
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,442
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Heated second row seats   577
Heated steering wheel   233
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 725 14,210
Options (change) 689 13,219
Destination 995 925
Total Price $55,660 $74,785
Total Invoice $53,196 $69,619

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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: $17,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,297
Model Year20182017
ModelExplorerGLC Coupe
TrimPlatinumAMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6362hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-20
Total Price$55,660$74,785
Adjustments for Features0-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,660$73,575
Total Invoice$53,196$69,619
Adjustments for Features0-1,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,196$68,493

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

Model Year20182017
ModelExplorerGLC Coupe
TrimPlatinumAMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
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, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer $100
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding second row seats $700
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$13,085$14,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,126

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

Model Year20182017
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 Weight4,890 lb.4,332 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 AMG GLC43

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested172547%
Total Not Requested195553%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

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