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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,255

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $20,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,537

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $19,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelGLC CoupeExplorer
TrimAMG GLC43Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $59,650 $40,780
Base Invoice $55,475 $38,027
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 850  
Class III trailer hitch 575  
Premium 3 Package 5,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Wood trim 0  
Package 402A   4,130
Trailer Tow Package   570
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 791  
Class III trailer hitch 535  
Premium 3 Package 4,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Wood trim 0  
Package 402A   3,604
Trailer Tow Package   497
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Cargo cover   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 9,365 7,580
Options (change) 8,712 6,615
Destination 925 895
Total Price $69,940 $49,255
Total Invoice $65,112 $45,537

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,464
Model Year20172013
ModelGLC CoupeExplorer
TrimAMG GLC43Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$69,940$49,255
Adjustments for Features-5,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,450$49,255
Total Invoice$65,112$45,537
Adjustments for Features-5,1110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,001$45,537

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

Model Year20172013
ModelGLC CoupeExplorer
TrimAMG GLC43Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
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 warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700 
Stowable third row seats $600
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
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$15,395$9,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1110

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

Model Year20172013
ModelGLC CoupeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.1 in112.6 in
Length186.3 in197.1 in
Width74.4 in78.9 in
Height63.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,332 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cargo net40Yes
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 support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested96526%
Total Not Requested271574%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested272585%
Total Not Requested47515%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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