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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: $57,875

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $25,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,892

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $23,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelGLCCLS
TrimGLC300CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $71,300
Base Invoice $36,224 $66,309
Interior Package 2,500  
Upholstered instrument panel 650  
Premium Package 720  
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,540  
Lighting Package 1,390  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,950
Multimedia Package 2,330  
14-way power passenger seat 430  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Heated steering wheel 250 490
Heated second row seats 620 625
Rear side airbags 420  
Special order charge 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Premium 1 Package   4,390
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Rear spoiler   400
Folding second row seats   440
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800
Interior Package 2,325  
Upholstered instrument panel 605  
Premium Package 670  
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,432  
Lighting Package 1,293  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,744
Multimedia Package 2,167  
14-way power passenger seat 400  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Heated steering wheel 233 456
Heated second row seats 577 581
Rear side airbags 391  
Special order charge 233 250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Premium 1 Package   4,083
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Rear spoiler   372
Folding second row seats   409
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744
Options (change) 18,000 11,315
Options (change) 16,743 10,541
Destination 925 875
Total Price $57,875 $83,490
Total Invoice $53,892 $77,725

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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: $28,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,105
Model Year20162012
ModelGLCCLS
TrimGLC300CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4402hp V8
TransmissionT9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/40-18
Total Price$57,875$83,490
Adjustments for Features-2,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,435$83,490
Total Invoice$53,892$77,725
Adjustments for Features-2,2720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,620$77,725

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

Model Year20162012
ModelGLCCLS
TrimGLC300CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $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
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Power-folding second row seats$700 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$8,715$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2720

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

Model Year20162012
ModelGLCCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in113.2 in
Length183.3 in194.5 in
Width74.4 in74.1 in
Height64.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft315.3 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 plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested150084%
Total Not Requested29016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
14-way power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested210090%
Total Not Requested22510%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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