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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: $59,205

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $44,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,129

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $41,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013201320132013
ModelGLCS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGLC300S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $38,950 $92,350 $93,000 $160,300 $212,000
Base Invoice $36,224 $85,886 $86,490 $149,079 $197,160
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 2,900 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
Wood trim, alternative type 160 325 325    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,090 1,090    
Rear side airbags 420        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720        
Rear Seat Package   3,040 3,040    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   950 950    
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 2,697 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
Wood trim, alternative type 149 302 302    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,014 1,014    
Rear side airbags 391        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670        
Rear Seat Package   2,827 2,827    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   884 884    
Sunshades, second row, power   698 698    
Options (change) 19,330 9,545 9,595 0 0
Options (change) 17,980 8,878 8,925 0 0
Destination 925 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $59,205 $103,800 $104,500 $163,805 $215,005
Total Invoice $55,129 $96,669 $97,320 $152,584 $200,165

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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: $44,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,460
Model Year20162013201320132013
ModelGLCS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGLC300S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine241hp I4275hp V6 H240hp V6 D510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT9T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-18255/45-18255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$59,205$103,800$104,500$163,805$215,005
Adjustments for Features-9150-1,700-7,425-7,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,290$103,800$102,800$156,380$207,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$53,580$104,680
Total Invoice$55,129$96,669$97,320$152,584$200,165
Adjustments for Features-8520-1,583-6,916-7,006
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,277$96,669$95,737$145,668$193,159
Cost Above Minimum$0$932$0$49,931$97,422

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

Model Year20162013201320132013
ModelGLCS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGLC300S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr 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  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $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
Sunshades, second row$125    
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500    
Collision preparation system, rear$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Lane departure prevention $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
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  $100$100
Trailer sway control$25    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo organizer$100    
Roof rails$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $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
Media drive$15    
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
USB port$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25 
Chronometer    $100
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
LED headlights$1000    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats   $150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats   $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Power-folding second row seats$700    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood trim   $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Suggestive steering$0    
Total Value of Features$10,565$9,650$11,350$17,075$17,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$0$1,700$7,425$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-8520-1,583-6,916-7,006

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

Model Year20162013
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.4,631 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, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

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, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
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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