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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,999

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $6,316

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,267

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $7,384

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Model Year20162011
ModelGLCES
TrimGLC300350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $36,725
Base Invoice $36,224 $33,299
Lighting Package 1,390  
Interior Package 2,500  
Blind spot warning system 550  
Upholstered instrument panel 650  
Premium Package 720  
Multimedia Package 2,330  
14-way power passenger seat 430  
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Rear side airbags 420  
Special order charge 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,065
Ultra Luxury Package   3,535
Rear spoiler   299
Lighting Package 1,293  
Interior Package 2,325  
Blind spot warning system 512  
Upholstered instrument panel 605  
Premium Package 670  
Multimedia Package 2,167  
14-way power passenger seat 400  
AWD 1,860  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Rear side airbags 391  
Special order charge 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Adaptive cruise control   1,290
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,564
Ultra Luxury Package   3,040
Rear spoiler   199
Options (change) 13,440 9,399
Options (change) 12,502 8,093
Destination 925 875
Total Price $53,315 $46,999
Total Invoice $49,651 $42,267

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,582
Model Year20162011
ModelGLCES
TrimGLC300350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/55-17
Total Price$53,315$46,999
Adjustments for Features-6,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,085$46,999
Total Invoice$49,651$42,267
Adjustments for Features-5,8020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,849$42,267

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162011
ModelGLCES
TrimGLC300350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,120$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8020

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162011
ModelGLCES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in109.3 in
Length183.3 in191.1 in
Width74.4 in71.1 in
Height64.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested125089%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested39022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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%
14-way power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

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