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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,255

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $12,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,595

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $11,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelGLCR-Class
TrimGLC300R350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $52,690
Base Invoice $36,224 $49,002
Lighting Package 1,390  
Premium Package 720  
Heated front seats 580 750
Blind spot warning system 550 600
Multimedia Package 2,330  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900  
AWD 2,000  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 1,450
Special order charge 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,090
Heated steering wheel 250 225
Rear side airbags 420  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Premium 2 Package   4,400
Roof rack   250
Xenon HID headlights   985
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   690
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Lighting Package 1,293  
Premium Package 670  
Heated front seats 539 698
Blind spot warning system 512 558
Multimedia Package 2,167  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767  
AWD 1,860  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 1,349
Special order charge 233  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,014
Heated steering wheel 233 209
Rear side airbags 391  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670
Premium 2 Package   4,092
Roof rack   232
Xenon HID headlights   916
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   642
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 13,380 11,820
Options (change) 12,446 10,994
Destination 925 875
Total Price $53,255 $65,385
Total Invoice $49,595 $60,871

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,790
Model Year20162012
ModelGLCR-Class
TrimGLC300R350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19
Total Price$53,255$65,385
Adjustments for Features-2,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,555$65,385
Total Invoice$49,595$60,871
Adjustments for Features-2,5140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,081$60,871

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year20162012
ModelGLCR-Class
TrimGLC300R350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
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
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$10,215$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5140

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year20162012
ModelGLCR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.1 in126.6 in
Length183.3 in203.1 in
Width74.4 in77.1 in
Height64.5 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.4,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.5 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		20.542.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.5 ft385.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%

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