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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: $50,590

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $2,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,841

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $2,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelGLCExplorer
TrimGLC300Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $43,100
Base Invoice $36,224 $40,191
Interior Package 2,500  
Blind spot warning system 550  
Upholstered instrument panel 650  
Premium Package 720  
Multimedia Package 2,330  
Class III trailer hitch 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,595
Heated steering wheel 250  
AWD 2,000  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790  
Special order charge 250  
Package 401A   4,300
Trailer Tow Package   570
Cargo cover   130
Interior Package 2,325  
Blind spot warning system 512  
Upholstered instrument panel 605  
Premium Package 670  
Multimedia Package 2,167  
Class III trailer hitch 535  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,392
Heated steering wheel 233  
AWD 1,860  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735  
Special order charge 233  
Package 401A   3,752
Trailer Tow Package   497
Cargo cover   114
Options (change) 12,815 6,595
Options (change) 11,921 5,755
Destination 925 895
Total Price $52,690 $50,590
Total Invoice $49,070 $46,841

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,680
Model Year20162015
ModelGLCExplorer
TrimGLC300Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$52,690$50,590
Adjustments for Features-5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,100$50,590
Total Invoice$49,070$46,841
Adjustments for Features-5490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,521$46,841

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162015
ModelGLCExplorer
TrimGLC300Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Stowable third row seats $600
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$9,045$8,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5490

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162015
ModelGLCExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.1 in112.6 in
Length183.3 in197.1 in
Width74.4 in78.9 in
Height64.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 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
20.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft380.7 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 seats300Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested154086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested272587%
Total Not Requested42513%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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