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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: $60,545

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $43,637

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,376

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $40,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015201520152015
ModelGLCS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGLC300S550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $38,950 $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $160,500 $222,000
Base Invoice $36,224 $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460
14-way power passenger seat 430          
Upholstered instrument panel 650          
Interior Package 2,500          
Premium Package 720 4,500 4,500      
Lighting Package 1,390          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900          
Fragrance atomizer 350          
Multimedia Package 2,330          
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,540          
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720          
Panoramic sunroof 1,480          
Rear side airbags 420          
Special order charge 250          
Wood trim, alternative type 160 800 800 800 800 800
Heated second row seats 620 620 620 620    
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990    
Heated steering wheel 250 490 490      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790          
Sunshades, second row 380          
Wood trim, expanded coverage   950 950 950    
Cargo organizer   350 350 350 350 350
Around view cameras   900 900 900    
Rear spoiler     500      
14-way power passenger seat 400          
Upholstered instrument panel 605          
Interior Package 2,325          
Premium Package 670 4,185 4,185      
Lighting Package 1,293          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767          
Fragrance atomizer 326          
Multimedia Package 2,167          
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,432          
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670          
Panoramic sunroof 1,376          
Rear side airbags 391          
Special order charge 233          
Wood trim, alternative type 149 744 744 744 744 744
Heated second row seats 577 577 577 577    
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921    
Heated steering wheel 233 456 456      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735          
Sunshades, second row 353          
Wood trim, expanded coverage   884 884 884    
Cargo organizer   326 326 326 326 326
Around view cameras   837 837 837    
Rear spoiler     465      
Options (change) 20,670 12,400 12,900 7,410 1,150 1,150
Options (change) 19,227 11,534 11,999 6,893 1,070 1,070
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $60,545 $107,725 $104,182 $149,785 $164,275 $226,175
Total Invoice $56,376 $100,251 $96,673 $139,367 $152,960 $210,555

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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: $42,712
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,439
Model Year201620152015201520152015
ModelGLCS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGLC300S550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine241hp I4449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$60,545$107,725$104,182$149,785$164,275$226,175
Adjustments for Features0-400-925-3,200-12,800-13,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,545$107,325$103,257$146,585$151,475$212,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,068$0$43,328$48,218$109,318
Total Invoice$56,376$100,251$96,673$139,367$152,960$210,555
Adjustments for Features0-372-858-2,977-11,918-12,661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,376$99,879$95,815$136,390$141,042$197,894
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,064$0$40,575$45,227$102,079

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

Model Year201620152015201520152015
ModelGLCS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGLC300S550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 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$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote climate control$25     
Remote start via app$75     
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 
Animal detection, night    $50$50
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row    $50$50
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200
Night vision    $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 $150 
Trailer sway control$25     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75     
Roof rails$250     
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Dual-mode exhaust   $250 $250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Front splitter spoiler   $200 $200
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Rear spoiler$200 $200   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 $25 
Chronometer   $100 $100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row    $450$450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Heated front row armrests    $100$100
Heated second row armrests    $100$100
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather headliner     $1000
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
Metal pedals   $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat    $250$250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat    $500$500
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding second row seats$700     
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500$5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200     
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Suggestive steering$0     
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$6,800$7,200$7,725$10,000$19,600$20,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$925$3,200$12,800$13,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-372-858-2,977-11,918-12,661

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

Model Year20162015
ModelGLCS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.1 in124.6 in
Length183.3 in206.5 in
Width74.4 in74.8 in
Height64.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.4,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

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%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested1790100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested112542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested112542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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