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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: $44,910

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,389

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeExplorer
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 SLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,600 $60,400 $73,150 $80,750 $37,855
Base Invoice $43,338 $56,172 $68,030 $75,098 $35,268
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Leather Seating Package 2,050        
Premium 1 Package 1,350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,030 450 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 2,590    
Wood trim   0 0 0  
Package 302A / 303A         4,500
Panoramic sunroof         1,595
Cargo cover         135
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046  
Leather Seating Package 1,907        
Premium 1 Package 1,256        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 958 419 419 419  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 2,409    
Wood trim   0 0 0  
Package 302A / 303A         3,825
Panoramic sunroof         1,356
Cargo cover         115
Options (change) 8,640 6,280 7,250 4,660 6,230
Options (change) 8,037 5,842 6,744 4,335 5,296
Destination 995 995 0 0 825
Total Price $56,235 $67,675 $80,400 $85,410 $44,910
Total Invoice $52,370 $63,009 $74,774 $79,433 $41,389

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,699
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeExplorer
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 SLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6640, 14640, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20265/45-20265/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$56,235$67,675$80,400$85,410$44,910
Adjustments for Features-2,450-4,850-5,500-5,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,785$62,825$74,900$80,160$44,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,040$21,115$26,375$0
Total Invoice$52,370$63,009$74,774$79,433$41,389
Adjustments for Features-2,282-4,516-5,115-4,8830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,088$58,493$69,659$74,550$41,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,405$19,571$24,462$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeExplorer
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 SLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control    $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera    $200
Safety key    $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input    $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge $75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats    $300
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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 
Power-stowing third row seats    $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450  
Tailgating position, third row seats    $50
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 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,205$13,605$14,255$14,005$8,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,450$4,850$5,500$5,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,282-4,516-5,115-4,8830

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

Model Year20182012
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 Weight4,134 lb.4,558 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 GLC300

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC43

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC63

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC63 S

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

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%

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