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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: $49,178

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $7,017

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,778

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $6,551

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Model Year20162018
ModelGLCES
TrimGLC300350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $38,900
Base Invoice $36,224 $36,438
Driver Assistance Package 2,800  
Multimedia Package 2,330  
Interior Package 2,500  
Upholstered instrument panel 650  
Premium Package 720  
14-way power passenger seat 430  
Lighting Package 1,390  
AWD 2,000  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Heated steering wheel 250  
Rear side airbags 420  
Special order charge 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Ultra Luxury Package   8,520
Rear spoiler   319
Illuminated door sill trim plates   379
Cargo net   65
Driver Assistance Package 2,604  
Multimedia Package 2,167  
Interior Package 2,325  
Upholstered instrument panel 605  
Premium Package 670  
14-way power passenger seat 400  
Lighting Package 1,293  
AWD 1,860  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Heated steering wheel 233  
Rear side airbags 391  
Special order charge 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Ultra Luxury Package   7,847
Rear spoiler   209
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Cargo net   39
Options (change) 16,320 9,283
Options (change) 15,180 8,345
Destination 925 995
Total Price $56,195 $49,178
Total Invoice $52,329 $45,778

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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: $1,577
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,485
Model Year20162018
ModelGLCES
TrimGLC300350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/55-17
Total Price$56,195$49,178
Adjustments for Features-5,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,755$49,178
Total Invoice$52,329$45,778
Adjustments for Features-5,0660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,263$45,778

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162018
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
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
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Aux input $50
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,305$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0660

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162018
ModelGLCES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in111.0 in
Length183.3 in192.7 in
Width74.4 in71.7 in
Height64.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Surround sound250No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested407577%
Total Not Requested122523%

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