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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: $35,135

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,397

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820082008
ModelGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeExplorerExplorer
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,600 $60,400 $73,150 $80,750 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $43,338 $56,172 $68,030 $75,098 $27,273 $30,178
Leather Seating Package 2,050          
Class III trailer hitch 575 575 575 575    
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Satellite radio 460          
Running boards 670 670 670 670    
Heated front seats 580          
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 2,590      
Wood trim   0 0 0    
Sun and Sirius Package         560 560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.         275 275
Luxury Package         1,290  
Navigation system         1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package         510  
Cargo cover         90 90
Remote start         385 385
Leather Seating Package 1,907          
Class III trailer hitch 535 535 535 535    
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670    
Satellite radio 428          
Running boards 623 623 623 623    
Heated front seats 539          
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 2,409      
Wood trim   0 0 0    
Sun and Sirius Package         476 476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.         234 234
Luxury Package         1,097  
Navigation system         1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package         433  
Cargo cover         77 77
Remote start         326 326
Options (change) 5,680 4,210 5,180 2,590 5,105 3,305
Options (change) 5,283 3,916 4,818 2,409 4,339 2,809
Destination 995 995 0 0 785 785
Total Price $53,275 $65,605 $78,330 $83,340 $35,135 $36,485
Total Invoice $49,616 $61,083 $72,848 $77,507 $32,397 $33,772

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,174
Model Year201820182018201820082008
ModelGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeExplorerExplorer
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9T9A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6640, 14640, 14190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20265/45-20265/45-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$53,275$65,605$78,330$83,340$35,135$36,485
Adjustments for Features-7,565-10,515-11,165-10,9150-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,710$55,090$67,165$72,425$35,135$35,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,380$21,455$26,715$0$850
Total Invoice$49,616$61,083$72,848$77,507$32,397$33,772
Adjustments for Features-7,045-9,790-10,384-10,1510-463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,571$51,293$62,464$67,356$32,397$33,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,722$19,893$24,785$0$912

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

Model Year201820182018201820082008
ModelGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeExplorerExplorer
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400  
5-speed automatic    $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad    $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals    $125$125
Proximity key $250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start    $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge $75$75$75  
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding second row seats$700$700$700$700  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     $600
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
White-letter tires    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,955$13,905$14,555$14,305$3,390$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,565$10,515$11,165$10,915$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,045-9,790-10,384-10,1510-463

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

Model Year20182008
ModelGLC CoupeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.1 in113.7 in
Length186.3 in193.4 in
Width74.4 in73.7 in
Height63.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,134 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe GLC300

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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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