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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,955

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,045

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelGLCExplorerExplorer
TrimGLC300Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $36,224 $27,518 $29,578
Interior Package 2,500    
Blind spot warning system 550    
Upholstered instrument panel 650    
Premium Package 720    
Class III trailer hitch 575    
Garmin Map Pilot 600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Running boards 670    
AWD 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Cargo cover   80 80
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Interior Package 2,325    
Blind spot warning system 512    
Upholstered instrument panel 605    
Premium Package 670    
Class III trailer hitch 535    
Garmin Map Pilot 558    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Running boards 623    
AWD 1,860    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Cargo cover   68 68
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 10,465 9,110 7,410
Options (change) 9,734 7,882 6,437
Destination 925 645 645
Total Price $50,340 $39,955 $40,570
Total Invoice $46,883 $36,045 $36,660

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,626
Model Year201620062006
ModelGLCExplorerExplorer
TrimGLC300Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT9A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$50,340$39,955$40,570
Adjustments for Features-6,67000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,670$39,955$40,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$46,883$36,045$36,660
Adjustments for Features-6,21200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,671$36,045$36,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620062006
ModelGLCExplorerExplorer
TrimGLC300Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-folding second row seats$700  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Suggestive steering$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$12,720$6,050$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,670$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,21200

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162006
ModelGLCExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.1 in113.7 in
Length183.3 in193.4 in
Width74.4 in73.7 in
Height64.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 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
20.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested69039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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