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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: $79,260

Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43   
Difference: $30,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172020202020202020
ModelGLCS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimAMG GLC43S450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $54,900 $94,250 $104,450 $151,600 $235,600
designo Package 3,950        
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 850        
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,550        
Premium 3 Package 5,950        
Paint, special brown 3,950        
Sunshades, second row 380        
Carbon fiber trim 1,150     4,650 3,700
Black exterior trim (optional) 200     750 750
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790        
Special order charge 250        
Heated steering wheel 250 490 490    
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990  
Heated second row seats 620 620 620 620  
Heated washer fluid system 205        
Rear side airbags 420        
Panoramic sunroof 1,480        
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250  
Premium Package   4,500 4,500    
Paint, matte finish   3,950 3,950 3,950 3,950
Cargo organizer   350 350 350 350
Rear spoiler   500 500    
Around view cameras   900 900 900  
designo Package 3,674        
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 791        
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,442        
Premium 3 Package 5,534        
Paint, special brown 3,674        
Sunshades, second row 353        
Carbon fiber trim 1,070     4,325 3,441
Black exterior trim (optional) 186     698 698
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735        
Special order charge 233        
Heated steering wheel 233 456 456    
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921  
Heated second row seats 577 577 577 577  
Heated washer fluid system 191        
Rear side airbags 391        
Panoramic sunroof 1,376        
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093  
Premium Package   4,185 4,185    
Paint, matte finish   3,674 3,674 3,674 3,674
Cargo organizer   326 326 326 326
Rear spoiler   465 465    
Around view cameras   837 837 837  
Options (change) 23,435 14,550 14,550 14,460 8,750
Options (change) 21,800 13,534 13,534 13,451 8,139
Destination 925 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $79,260 $109,795 $119,995 $167,055 $247,445

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,898
Model Year20172020202020202020
ModelGLCS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimAMG GLC43S450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine362hp V6362hp V6463hp V8603hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 14590, 13590, 13590, 131590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$79,260$109,795$119,995$167,055$247,445
Adjustments for Features-1,3000-200-2,475-12,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,960$109,795$119,795$164,580$235,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,000$54,785$125,325

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

Model Year20172020202020202020
ModelGLCS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimAMG GLC43S450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
AWD$1700  $1700 
RWD $0$0 $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125    
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night    $50
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row    $50
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Night vision    $1750
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control$25    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Roof rails$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  $0$0
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25  
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Boost gauge$75    
Chronometer$100  $100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row    $450
Carbon fiber trim$200  $200$200
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200
Heated front row armrests    $100
Heated second row armrests    $100
Leather door panel trim$250   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150
Memory system, second row seats    $150
Metal pedals$75  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power footrest, right rear seat    $250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75
Power legrest, right second row seat    $500
Power recliner, second row seats    $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats    $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150
Power-folding second row seats$700    
Rapid-heating front seats $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $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 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $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$9,100$7,800$8,000$10,275$20,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,300$0$200$2,475$12,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2100-24-214-560

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

Model Year20172020
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.4,732 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 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in43.1 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 AMG GLC43

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Fragrance atomizer200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested4680100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450

Paint, matte finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, matte finish1000Yes
Paint, special white0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
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
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested165062%
Total Not Requested102538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560

Paint, matte finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, matte finish1000Yes
Paint, special white0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
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
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested165062%
Total Not Requested102538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Paint, matte finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, matte finish1000Yes
Paint, special white0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65

Paint, matte finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, matte finish1000Yes
Paint, special white0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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