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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: $70,630

Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43   
Difference: $38,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,758

Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43   
Difference: $35,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelGLCGLCCLS
TrimAMG GLC43AMG GLC63CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,250 $69,900 $95,900
Base Invoice $52,313 $65,007 $89,187
designo Package 3,100 3,100  
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200  
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 1,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear side airbags 420 420  
Special order charge 250 250 250
Heated second row seats 580 580 625
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450  
Carbon fiber trim 975 975 2,850
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500  
Premium 1 Package     3,690
Lane departure warning     850
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Illuminated door sill trim plates     850
Limited-slip rear differential     2,030
designo Package 2,883 2,883  
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046  
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 977  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Rear side airbags 391 391  
Special order charge 233 233 250
Heated second row seats 539 539 581
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419  
Carbon fiber trim 907 907 2,651
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Premium 1 Package     3,432
Lane departure warning     791
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Illuminated door sill trim plates     791
Limited-slip rear differential     1,888
Options (change) 13,385 12,535 12,115
Options (change) 12,450 11,660 11,286
Destination 995 995 905
Total Price $70,630 $83,430 $108,920
Total Invoice $65,758 $77,662 $101,378

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,087
Model Year201820182013
ModelGLCGLCCLS
TrimAMG GLC43AMG GLC63CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6469hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6640, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20265/45-20255/35-19
Total Price$70,630$83,430$108,920
Adjustments for Features-2,650-3,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,980$80,130$108,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,150$0
Total Invoice$65,758$77,662$101,378
Adjustments for Features-2,467-3,0720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,291$74,590$101,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,299$0

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

Model Year201820182013
ModelGLCGLCCLS
TrimAMG GLC43AMG GLC63CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Surround sound $250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Massage, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Power-folding second row seats$700$700 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,290$10,940$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$3,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,467-3,0720

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

Model Year20182013
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 AMG GLC43

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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