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

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,940

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,427

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072016
ModelExplorerExplorerGLC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $38,950
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $36,224
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 225 225  
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
Remote start 385 385  
Garmin Map Pilot     600
Interior Package     2,500
Blind spot warning system     550
Upholstered instrument panel     650
Premium Package     720
Class III trailer hitch     575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Running boards     670
Panoramic sunroof     1,480
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 192 192  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
Remote start 326 326  
Garmin Map Pilot     558
Interior Package     2,325
Blind spot warning system     512
Upholstered instrument panel     605
Premium Package     670
Class III trailer hitch     535
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Running boards     623
Panoramic sunroof     1,376
Options (change) 6,835 5,385 8,465
Options (change) 5,902 4,670 7,874
Destination 735 735 925
Total Price $35,940 $37,235 $48,340
Total Invoice $33,427 $34,766 $45,023

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,221
Model Year200720072016
ModelExplorerExplorerGLC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8241hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/60-18
Total Price$35,940$37,235$48,340
Adjustments for Features0-250-6,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$36,985$41,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0
Total Invoice$33,427$34,766$45,023
Adjustments for Features0-233-6,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,427$34,533$38,648
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,106$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year200720072016
ModelExplorerExplorerGLC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote start via app  $75
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding second row seats  $700
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Suggestive steering  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,975$4,225$10,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$6,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233-6,375

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20072016
ModelExplorerGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in113.1 in
Length193.4 in183.3 in
Width73.7 in74.4 in
Height72.8 in64.5 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 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 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC 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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested69039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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