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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $46,910 Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| Difference: $7,885 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,209 Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| Difference: $7,818 | ||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | GLC | Explorer |
| Trim | GLC300 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $38,950 | $37,855 |
| Base Invoice | $36,224 | $35,268 |
| Advanced Parking Assist Package | 1,540 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 550 | |
| Premium Package | 720 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,330 | |
| Interior Package | 2,500 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 650 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,595 |
| AWD | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 790 | |
| Special order charge | 250 | |
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,500 | |
| Cargo cover | 135 | |
| Advanced Parking Assist Package | 1,432 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 512 | |
| Premium Package | 670 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,167 | |
| Interior Package | 2,325 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 605 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,356 |
| AWD | 1,860 | 1,820 |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 735 | |
| Special order charge | 233 | |
| Package 302A / 303A | 3,825 | |
| Cargo cover | 115 | |
| Options (change) | 14,920 | 8,230 |
| Options (change) | 13,878 | 7,116 |
| Destination | 925 | 825 |
| Total Price | $54,795 | $46,910 |
| Total Invoice | $51,027 | $43,209 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,420 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,454 | ||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | GLC | Explorer |
| Trim | GLC300 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | T9 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 21/28 MPG | 17/23 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/60-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $54,795 | $46,910 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,465 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,330 | $46,910 |
| Total Invoice | $51,027 | $43,209 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,364 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $49,663 | $43,209 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | GLC | Explorer |
| Trim | GLC300 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo organizer | $100 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $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 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power-folding second row seats | $700 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Suggestive steering | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,270 | $9,805 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,465 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,364 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | GLC | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 183.3 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 64.5 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,946 lb. | 4,731 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.8 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.3 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.5 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.5 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
| Advanced Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 42% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Cargo organizer | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1440 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 20% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Terrain Selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Package 302A / 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2975 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 29% |
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