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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: $3,917

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,778

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCES
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900 $38,900
Base Invoice $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007 $36,438
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 800 1,900 1,050  
Premium 1 Package 1,350 1,350      
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050      
Multimedia Package 2,200   2,200 2,200  
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,030 1,030 450 450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250    
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420  
Special order charge 250 250 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Garmin Map Pilot   625      
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 2,590  
Wood trim     0 0  
Ultra Luxury Package         8,520
Rear spoiler         319
Illuminated door sill trim plates         379
Cargo net         65
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 744 1,767 977  
Premium 1 Package 1,256 1,256      
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907      
Multimedia Package 2,046   2,046 2,046  
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 353  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 958 958 419 419  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395  
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233    
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391  
Special order charge 233 233 233 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Garmin Map Pilot   581      
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 2,409  
Wood trim     0 0  
Ultra Luxury Package         7,847
Rear spoiler         209
Illuminated door sill trim plates         250
Cargo net         39
Options (change) 12,050 9,375 9,690 9,560 9,283
Options (change) 11,209 8,721 9,014 8,893 8,345
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $53,095 $60,360 $66,935 $80,455 $49,178
Total Invoice $49,451 $56,207 $62,322 $74,895 $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: $2,277
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,146
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCES
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T9T9T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20215/55-17
Total Price$53,095$60,360$66,935$80,455$49,178
Adjustments for Features-1,640-2,925-5,325-5,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,455$57,435$61,610$74,580$49,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,980$10,155$23,125$0
Total Invoice$49,451$56,207$62,322$74,895$45,778
Adjustments for Features-1,527-2,724-4,958-5,4690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,924$53,483$57,364$69,426$45,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,559$9,440$21,502$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCES
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
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 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer    $350
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0$0
Aux input    $50
DVD-compatible player$0 $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 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25$25
Traffic information $25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700$700$700$700 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,980$8,265$10,665$11,215$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,640$2,925$5,325$5,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,527-2,724-4,958-5,4690

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,892 lb.3,550 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

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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 Requested422580%
Total Not Requested107520%

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