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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: $40,090

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,827

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerGLC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $38,950
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $36,224
Luxury Package 1,290    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Cargo cover 90 90  
AWD 2,320 2,325 2,000
255/50R20 1,325 630  
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 1,097    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Cargo cover 77 77  
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,860
255/50R20 1,127 536  
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) 10,060 7,570 10,465
Options (change) 8,769 6,654 9,734
Destination 785 785 925
Total Price $40,090 $40,750 $50,340
Total Invoice $36,827 $37,617 $46,883

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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: $3,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,068
Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerGLC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8241hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$40,090$40,750$50,340
Adjustments for Features0-250-6,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,090$40,500$43,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0
Total Invoice$36,827$37,617$46,883
Adjustments for Features0-231-5,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,827$37,386$40,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$559$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerGLC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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 bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels  $350
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Suggestive steering  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,090$6,340$12,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-5,988

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20082016
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 Weight4,706 lb.3,946 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
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?
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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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