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

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

Lowest Total Price: $59,045

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $46,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,980

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $43,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620112011201120112011
ModelGLCS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGLC300S400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $38,950 $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000
Base Invoice $36,224 $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,540          
Premium Package 720          
Interior Package 2,500          
Upholstered instrument panel 650          
Lighting Package 1,390          
Multimedia Package 2,330          
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,950 2,950 2,950    
14-way power passenger seat 430          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900          
Sunshades, second row 380          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790          
Special order charge 250          
Heated second row seats 620          
Heated steering wheel 250 490 490 0   0
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Rear side airbags 420          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720          
Rear Seat Package   3,040 3,040 3,040    
Premium 2 Package   3,630 3,630      
Illuminated door sill trim plates   950 950 1,350    
Sunshades, second row, power   750 750      
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,432          
Premium Package 670          
Interior Package 2,325          
Upholstered instrument panel 605          
Lighting Package 1,293          
Multimedia Package 2,167          
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,744 2,744 2,744    
14-way power passenger seat 400          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767          
Sunshades, second row 353          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735          
Special order charge 233          
Heated second row seats 577          
Heated steering wheel 233 456 456 0   0
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Rear side airbags 391          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670          
Rear Seat Package   2,827 2,827 2,827    
Premium 2 Package   3,376 3,376      
Illuminated door sill trim plates   884 884 1,256    
Sunshades, second row, power   698 698      
Options (change) 19,170 12,900 12,900 8,430 0 0
Options (change) 17,831 11,999 11,999 7,841 0 0
Destination 925 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $59,045 $105,775 $108,425 $148,305 $161,525 $211,975
Total Invoice $54,980 $98,504 $100,969 $138,056 $150,462 $197,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,795
Model Year201620112011201120112011
ModelGLCS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGLC300S400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine241hp I4275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$59,045$105,775$108,425$148,305$161,525$211,975
Adjustments for Features-1,3650-100-3,725-6,900-7,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,680$105,775$108,325$144,580$154,625$204,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550$38,805$48,850$99,200
Total Invoice$54,980$98,504$100,969$138,056$150,462$197,345
Adjustments for Features-1,2710-93-3,468-6,427-6,517
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,709$98,504$100,876$134,588$144,035$190,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,372$36,084$45,531$92,324

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

Model Year201620112011201120112011
ModelGLCS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGLC300S400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100     
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app$25     
Remote climate control$25     
Remote start via app$75     
Semi-automated parking system$500     
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125     
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500     
Automatic braking, low-speed$200     
Collision preparation system, rear$100     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400     
Night vision    $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection$50     
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75     
Cargo organizer$100     
Roof rails$250     
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  $150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200     
Infotainment 
App support$0     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0     
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200
Handwriting recognition$200     
In-vehicle Internet$150     
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
Media drive$15     
Navigation map updates, three years$0     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225     
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port$25     
Wi-Fi hotspot$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 $25 
Chronometer   $100 $100
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150     
LED headlights$1000     
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Memory system, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding second row seats$700     
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel$300     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization$50  $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Suggestive steering$0     
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$10,465$9,100$9,200$12,825$16,000$16,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$0$100$3,725$6,900$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2710-93-3,468-6,427-6,517

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

Model Year20162011
ModelGLCS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.1 in124.6 in
Length183.3 in206.5 in
Width74.4 in73.7 in
Height64.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.4,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested154086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
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 alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested90043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
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 alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested90043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
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 alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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