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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: $35,055

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $8,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,653

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $7,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162010
ModelGLCExplorer
TrimGLC300XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $29,280
Base Invoice $36,224 $27,404
Class III trailer hitch 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Satellite radio 460  
AWD 2,000 2,320
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
4.6L V8   1,310
Remote start   385
Class III trailer hitch 535  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Satellite radio 428  
AWD 1,860 2,112
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
4.6L V8   1,192
Remote start   327
Options (change) 3,755 4,960
Options (change) 3,493 4,434
Destination 925 815
Total Price $43,630 $35,055
Total Invoice $40,642 $32,653

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,391
Model Year20162010
ModelGLCExplorer
TrimGLC300XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT9A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/70-16
Total Price$43,630$35,055
Adjustments for Features-6,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,620$35,055
Total Invoice$40,642$32,653
Adjustments for Features-5,5980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,044$32,653

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162010
ModelGLCExplorer
TrimGLC300XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake assist$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Suggestive steering$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,630$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5980

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162010
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
Ford Explorer XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested52588%
Total Not Requested7512%
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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