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

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

Lowest Total Price: $52,275

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $21,149

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,684

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $19,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelGLCCLSCLS
TrimGLC300CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $36,224 $60,357 $80,538
Interior Package 2,500    
Blind spot warning system 550    
Upholstered instrument panel 650    
Premium Package 720    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900    
14-way power passenger seat 430    
Garmin Map Pilot 600    
Lighting Package 1,390 1,220 1,220
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790    
Special order charge 250    
Rear side airbags 420    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480    
Comfort Package   1,500  
Power trunk closer   510 510
Satellite radio   699 699
Proximity key   1,080 1,080
Navigation system   1,240 1,240
Tires, run-flat   200  
Interior Package 2,325    
Blind spot warning system 512    
Upholstered instrument panel 605    
Premium Package 670    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767    
14-way power passenger seat 400    
Garmin Map Pilot 558    
Lighting Package 1,293 1,135 1,135
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735    
Special order charge 233    
Rear side airbags 391    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376    
Comfort Package   1,395  
Power trunk closer   474 474
Satellite radio   650 650
Proximity key   1,004 1,004
Navigation system   1,153 1,153
Tires, run-flat   186  
Options (change) 12,400 6,449 4,749
Options (change) 11,535 5,997 4,416
Destination 925 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $52,275 $73,424 $93,824
Total Invoice $48,684 $68,429 $87,429

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,639
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,926
Model Year201620062006
ModelGLCCLSCLS
TrimGLC300CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$52,275$73,424$93,824
Adjustments for Features-5,015-5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,260$72,899$93,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,925
Total Invoice$48,684$68,429$87,429
Adjustments for Features-4,670-4890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,014$67,940$87,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,489

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

Model Year201620062006
ModelGLCCLSCLS
TrimGLC300CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$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$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Power-folding second row seats$700  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,440$5,950$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,015$525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,670-4890

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

Model Year20162006
ModelGLCCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in112.4 in
Length183.3 in193.0 in
Width74.4 in73.7 in
Height64.5 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

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%
14-way power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested125089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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