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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: $54,045

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $5,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,656

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $4,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeExplorer
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,600 $60,400 $73,150 $80,750 $52,970
Base Invoice $43,338 $56,172 $68,030 $75,098 $50,587
Advanced Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050  
Premium 1 Package 1,350        
designo Package 3,800 3,100 3,100    
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,030 450 450 450  
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580  
Heated steering wheel 250 250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Wood trim   0 0 0  
Cargo cover         130
Advanced Lighting Package 977 977 977 977  
Premium 1 Package 1,256        
designo Package 3,534 2,883 2,883    
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 958 419 419 419  
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539  
Heated steering wheel 233 233      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Wood trim   0 0 0  
Cargo cover         124
Options (change) 12,270 9,640 9,390 6,290 130
Options (change) 11,413 8,967 8,734 5,851 124
Destination 995 995 0 0 945
Total Price $59,865 $71,035 $82,540 $87,040 $54,045
Total Invoice $55,746 $66,134 $76,764 $80,949 $51,656

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,422
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeExplorer
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6640, 14640, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20265/45-20265/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$59,865$71,035$82,540$87,040$54,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-2,200-2,150-2,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,865$69,385$80,340$84,890$51,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,520$20,475$25,025$0
Total Invoice$55,746$66,134$76,764$80,949$51,656
Adjustments for Features0-1,536-2,046-2,000-2,332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,746$64,598$74,718$78,949$49,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,852$18,972$23,203$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeExplorer
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 SPlatinum
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$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
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
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control    $250
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
Rearview camera    $200
Safety key    $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire    $150
Terrain selector    $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Wide-view front camera    $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch    $250
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $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 
Tow hook(s), front    $40
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 
Boost gauge $75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
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
Tailgating position, third row seats    $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
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 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,330$12,980$13,530$13,480$13,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$2,200$2,150$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,536-2,046-2,000-2,332

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

Model Year20182016
ModelGLC CoupeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.1 in112.6 in
Length186.3 in198.3 in
Width74.4 in78.9 in
Height63.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,134 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.4 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe GLC300

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
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 GLC43

Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
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 plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC63

Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
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 plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC63 S

Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
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 plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

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