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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: $57,715

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $42,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,748

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $39,151

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Model Year20182018201820182009200920092009
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900 $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007 $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900 1,900            
designo Package 3,950 3,800 3,100 3,100        
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290        
Premium 1 Package 1,350 1,350            
Multimedia Package 2,200   2,200 2,200        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720        
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420        
Special order charge 250 250 250 250        
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250   470 470   470
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,050 1,050    
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,030 1,030 450 450        
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380        
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850   850          
Garmin Map Pilot   625            
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310            
Wood trim     0 0        
Advanced Lighting Package       1,050        
Premium II Package         2,030      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,880 2,880    
iPod integration         425 425 425 425
Illuminated door sill trim plates         950 950 950 950
Sunshades, second row, power         720      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767 1,767            
designo Package 3,674 3,534 2,883 2,883        
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200        
Premium 1 Package 1,256 1,256            
Multimedia Package 2,046   2,046 2,046        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670        
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391        
Special order charge 233 233 233 233        
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233   437 437   437
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395 976 976    
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 958 958 419 419        
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 353        
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791   791          
Garmin Map Pilot   581            
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288            
Wood trim     0 0        
Advanced Lighting Package       977        
Premium II Package         1,888      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,678 2,678    
iPod integration         395 395 395 395
Illuminated door sill trim plates         884 884 884 884
Sunshades, second row, power         670      
Options (change) 16,670 14,405 11,990 11,940 8,525 5,775 1,375 1,845
Options (change) 15,506 13,398 11,153 11,106 7,928 5,370 1,279 1,716
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $57,715 $65,390 $69,235 $82,835 $99,750 $141,000 $152,700 $204,670
Total Invoice $53,748 $60,884 $64,461 $77,108 $92,899 $131,401 $142,283 $190,615

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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: $44,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,004
Model Year20182018201820182009200920092009
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT9T7T9T9T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$57,715$65,390$69,235$82,835$99,750$141,000$152,700$204,670
Adjustments for Features-1,990-3,425-3,975-5,4250-4,225-7,675-7,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,725$61,965$65,260$77,410$99,750$136,775$145,025$196,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,240$9,535$21,685$0$37,025$45,275$97,220
Total Invoice$53,748$60,884$64,461$77,108$92,899$131,401$142,283$190,615
Adjustments for Features-1,853-3,189-3,701-5,0500-3,937-7,151-7,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,895$57,695$60,760$72,058$92,899$127,464$135,132$183,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,800$8,865$20,163$0$34,565$42,233$90,545

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

Model Year20182018201820182009200920092009
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000$1000
RWD$0   $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700    
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250$250$250
Power door closers    $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350    
Power trunk closer    $350$350$350$350
Remote app$25$25$25$25    
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25    
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75    
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500    
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125    
Sunshades, second row, power    $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75    
Night vision      $1750$1750
Rearview camera    $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100    
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75    
Roof rails$250$250$250$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50    
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control      $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175    
Residual heat    $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer    $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150    
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275    
Laminated front side windows    $200$200$200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200    
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0 $0$0    
Handwriting recognition$200 $200$200    
HD radio$50$50$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150    
iPod integration    $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15 $15$15    
Navigation map updates, three years$0 $0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25    
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225    
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25    
Traffic information $25      
USB port$25$25$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25   
Auto-dimming headlights   $200    
Boost gauge  $75$75    
Chronometer  $100$100 $100$100$100
Compass$0$0$0$0    
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50$50
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 $150    
LED headlights   $1000    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750     
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats      $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100     
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150 $150
Massage, driver seat     $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Memory system, second row seats      $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75 $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats      $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100   
Power recliner, second row seats      $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row    $25$25$25$25
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats      $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50$50$50
Power-folding second row seats$700$700$700$700    
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather    $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50    
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 $0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control   $100    
Total Value of Features$10,680$12,115$12,665$14,115$8,690$12,915$16,365$16,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,990$3,425$3,975$5,425$0$4,225$7,675$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,853-3,189-3,701-5,0500-3,937-7,151-7,171

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

Model Year20182009
ModelGLCS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.1 in124.6 in
Length183.3 in205.0 in
Width74.4 in73.7 in
Height64.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.4,466 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 Legroom40.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in42.3 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

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights250No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%

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