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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,444

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $2,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCIS
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900 $41,830
Premium 1 Package 1,350 1,350      
Multimedia Package 2,200   2,200 2,200  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 800 1,900 1,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420  
Special order charge 250 250 250 250  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250   150
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,030 1,030      
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050      
Garmin Map Pilot   625      
Wood trim     0 0  
F Sport Package         3,155
Blind spot warning system         600
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,835
Illuminated door sill trim plates         425
Rear spoiler         389
Cargo net         65
Premium 1 Package 1,256 1,256      
Multimedia Package 2,046   2,046 2,046  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 744 1,767 977  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391  
Special order charge 233 233 233 233  
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233   140
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 958 958      
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907      
Garmin Map Pilot   581      
Wood trim     0 0  
F Sport Package         2,904
Blind spot warning system         552
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,616
Illuminated door sill trim plates         280
Rear spoiler         259
Cargo net         39
Options (change) 11,670 8,995 7,240 6,140 7,619
Options (change) 10,856 8,368 6,735 5,712 6,790
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $52,715 $59,980 $64,485 $77,035 $50,444

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,269
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,016
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCIS
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8306hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T9T9T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
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)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$52,715$59,980$64,485$77,035$50,444
Adjustments for Features-3,540-4,825-6,475-7,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,175$55,155$58,010$70,010$50,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,980$8,835$20,835$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCIS
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   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
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 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
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 passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Performance meter    $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  $300
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$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 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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood    $50
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$10,205$11,490$13,140$13,690$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$4,825$6,475$7,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,297-4,493-6,029-6,5400

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182018
ModelGLCIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in110.2 in
Length183.3 in184.3 in
Width74.4 in71.3 in
Height64.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
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%
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%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%

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 headlights-500Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested-200-133%
Total Not Requested350233%
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 surfaces900No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

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%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested-200-133%
Total Not Requested350233%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested27561%
Total Not Requested17539%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested187564%
Total Not Requested105036%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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