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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: $46,325

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,819

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182013
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 $38,100
Base Invoice $43,338 $56,172 $68,030 $75,098 $35,528
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        
Advanced Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Heated steering wheel 250 250      
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         5,600
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        
Advanced Lighting Package 977 977 977 977  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Heated steering wheel 233 233      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 958 419 419 419  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 2,409    
Wood trim   0 0 0  
Package 302A / 303A         4,886
Panoramic sunroof         1,392
Cargo cover         118
Options (change) 9,940 7,580 8,300 5,710 7,330
Options (change) 9,247 7,052 7,721 5,312 6,396
Destination 995 995 0 0 895
Total Price $57,535 $68,975 $81,450 $86,460 $46,325
Total Invoice $53,580 $64,219 $75,751 $80,410 $42,819

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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: $9,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,736
Model Year20182018201820182013
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$57,535$68,975$81,450$86,460$46,325
Adjustments for Features-2,175-4,575-5,125-4,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,360$64,400$76,325$81,585$46,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,040$20,965$26,225$0
Total Invoice$53,580$64,219$75,751$80,410$42,819
Adjustments for Features-2,025-4,260-4,766-4,5340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,555$59,959$70,985$75,876$42,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,404$19,430$24,321$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182013
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 
Heated steering wheel$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 
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
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
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 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$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
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
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$200$200 
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$11,355$13,755$14,305$14,055$9,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$4,575$5,125$4,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,025-4,260-4,766-4,5340

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

Model Year20182013
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.4,535 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%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
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 Requested352569%
Total Not Requested160031%

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