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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: $44,395 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $7,640 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,907 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $7,558 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | GLC | GLC | GLC | GLC | Explorer |
| Trim | GLC300 | GLC350e | AMG GLC43 | AMG GLC63 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $40,050 | $49,990 | $56,250 | $69,900 | $37,535 |
| Base Invoice | $37,247 | $46,491 | $52,313 | $65,007 | $34,952 |
| Advanced Parking Assist Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||
| Leather Seating Package | 2,050 | 2,050 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,350 | 1,350 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,595 |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 1,030 | 1,030 | 450 | 450 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 850 | 850 | |||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 625 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 310 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 2,590 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Package 302A | 4,305 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 135 | ||||
| Advanced Parking Assist Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | ||
| Leather Seating Package | 1,907 | 1,907 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,256 | 1,256 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,356 |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 958 | 958 | 419 | 419 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 791 | 791 | |||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 581 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 288 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 2,409 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Package 302A | 3,659 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 115 | ||||
| Options (change) | 10,990 | 8,875 | 8,630 | 8,750 | 6,035 |
| Options (change) | 10,223 | 8,255 | 8,028 | 8,139 | 5,130 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 825 |
| Total Price | $52,035 | $59,860 | $65,875 | $79,645 | $44,395 |
| Total Invoice | $48,465 | $55,741 | $61,336 | $74,141 | $40,907 |
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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: $6,650 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,636 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | GLC | GLC | GLC | GLC | Explorer |
| Trim | GLC300 | GLC350e | AMG GLC43 | AMG GLC63 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 208hp I4 PiH | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | T9 | T7 | T9 | T9 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 640, 14 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/60-18 | 235/60-18 | 255/45-20 | 265/45-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $52,035 | $59,860 | $65,875 | $79,645 | $44,395 |
| Adjustments for Features | -990 | -2,425 | -4,675 | -5,325 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $51,045 | $57,435 | $61,200 | $74,320 | $44,395 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,390 | $10,155 | $23,275 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $48,465 | $55,741 | $61,336 | $74,141 | $40,907 |
| Adjustments for Features | -922 | -2,258 | -4,353 | -4,957 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $47,543 | $53,483 | $56,983 | $69,184 | $40,907 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,940 | $9,440 | $21,641 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | GLC | GLC | GLC | GLC | Explorer |
| Trim | GLC300 | GLC350e | AMG GLC43 | AMG GLC63 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | $1400 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $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 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| 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 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Safety key | $5 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| 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 | |||
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | ||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,370 | $9,805 | $12,055 | $12,705 | $7,380 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $990 | $2,425 | $4,675 | $5,325 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -922 | -2,258 | -4,353 | -4,957 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 |
| 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 | 3,892 lb. | 4,579 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, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 42% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
| Leather Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Advanced Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 42% |
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43
| Advanced Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 42% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63
| Advanced Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 42% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A | ||
| 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 alert | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 2975 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 25% |
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