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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: $44,910

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,389

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelExplorerGLCGLC
TrimLimitedGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $39,150 $54,900
Base Invoice $35,268 $36,410 $51,057
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,480 1,480
Cargo cover 135    
Premium 2 Package   3,600 2,350
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   850 850
Leather Seating Package   1,900 1,900
Upholstered instrument panel   350  
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,550 1,550
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790
Special order charge   250 250
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,030 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850 850
Wood trim     0
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,376 1,376
Cargo cover 115    
Premium 2 Package   3,348 2,186
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   791 791
Leather Seating Package   1,767 1,767
Upholstered instrument panel   326  
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,442 1,442
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735
Special order charge   233 233
Cooled or ventilated front seats   958 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791 791
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 6,230 13,370 11,190
Options (change) 5,296 12,437 10,410
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $44,910 $53,445 $67,015
Total Invoice $41,389 $49,772 $62,392

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,693
Model Year201220172017
ModelExplorerGLCGLC
TrimLimitedGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12640, 14640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$44,910$53,445$67,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,815-5,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,910$51,630$61,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,220
Total Invoice$41,389$49,772$62,392
Adjustments for Features0-1,690-4,809
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,389$48,082$57,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,501

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year201220172017
ModelExplorerGLCGLC
TrimLimitedGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100$100
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
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
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Suggestive steering $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,405$9,220$12,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,815$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,690-4,809

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in113.1 in
Length197.1 in183.3 in
Width78.9 in74.4 in
Height70.4 in64.5 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested297571%
Total Not Requested120029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested151573%
Total Not Requested56527%
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%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested76558%
Total Not Requested56542%
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%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

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