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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: $38,745

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,812

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020172017
ModelExplorerExplorerGLCGLC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $39,150 $54,900
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $36,410 $51,057
Convenience Package 1,995      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275    
Navigation system 1,995      
Remote start 385 385    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845    
Garmin Map Pilot     625  
Leather Seating Package     1,900 1,900
Upholstered instrument panel     350  
Class III trailer hitch     575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Running boards     670 670
Satellite radio     460  
Heated front seats     580  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     790 790
Special order charge     250 250
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
Premium 2 Package       2,350
Burmester 640W 14 speakers       850
Wood trim       0
Convenience Package 1,696      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234    
Navigation system 1,696      
Remote start 327 327    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418    
Garmin Map Pilot     581  
Leather Seating Package     1,767 1,767
Upholstered instrument panel     326  
Class III trailer hitch     535 535
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Running boards     623 623
Satellite radio     428  
Heated front seats     539  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     735 735
Special order charge     233 233
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
Premium 2 Package       2,186
Burmester 640W 14 speakers       791
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 4,650 3,505 8,400 9,585
Options (change) 3,953 2,979 7,813 8,916
Destination 815 815 925 925
Total Price $38,745 $40,600 $48,475 $65,410
Total Invoice $35,812 $37,568 $45,148 $60,898

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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: $5,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,987
Model Year2010201020172017
ModelExplorerExplorerGLCGLC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$38,745$40,600$48,475$65,410
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-4,670-9,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,745$39,500$43,805$55,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$12,180
Total Invoice$35,812$37,568$45,148$60,898
Adjustments for Features0-1,018-4,349-8,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,812$36,550$40,799$52,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$738$0$11,324

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year2010201020172017
ModelExplorerExplorerGLCGLC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key   $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key$5$5  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net   $40
Cargo organizer   $100
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0 $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive$15$15 $15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding second row seats  $700$700
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Suggestive steering  $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,360$6,460$10,030$14,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$4,670$9,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,018-4,349-8,775

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20102017
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 Weight4,441 lb.3,892 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185067%
Total Not Requested92533%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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%
Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 AMG GLC43

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74056%
Total Not Requested59044%
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%

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