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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,120

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 300   
Difference: $27,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelGLGLCGLCGLC
TrimGL550GLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $85,300 $43,200 $59,900 $73,900
Cargo tray 160      
Heated steering wheel 225 250 250 250
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,900    
designo Package   3,950 3,100 3,100
Premium 1 Package   1,350    
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500 1,500
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,030 450 450
Running boards   670 670 670
Heated second row seats   580 580 580
Rear side airbags   420 420 420
Special order charge   250 250 250
Cargo organizer   200 200 200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850 850  
Wood trim     0 0
Advanced Lighting Package       1,900
Cargo tray 149      
Heated steering wheel 209 233 233 233
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,767    
designo Package   3,674 2,883 2,883
Premium 1 Package   1,256    
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395 1,395
Cooled or ventilated front seats   958 419 419
Running boards   623 623 623
Heated second row seats   539 539 539
Rear side airbags   391 391 391
Special order charge   233 233 233
Cargo organizer   186 186 186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791 791  
Wood trim     0 0
Advanced Lighting Package       1,767
Options (change) 985 15,870 11,190 12,240
Options (change) 916 14,762 10,409 11,385
Destination 875 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $87,160 $60,120 $72,140 $87,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,040
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelGLGLCGLCGLC
TrimGL550GLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionT7T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12?, 6?, 6640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$87,160$60,120$72,140$87,190
Adjustments for Features-3,1550-1,985-3,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,005$60,120$70,155$83,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,035$23,535

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year2012202120212021
ModelGLGLCGLCGLC
TrimGL550GLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Residual heat$50   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Boost gauge  $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights$50  $50
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding second row seats $700$700$700
Power-folding third row seats$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Suggestive steering $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$10,470$7,315$9,300$10,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,155$0$1,985$3,535
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9360-315-504

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122021
ModelGLGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in113.1 in
Length200.6 in183.8 in
Width76.0 in74.8 in
Height72.4 in65.5 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.3,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 300

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights250No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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