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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: $69,960

Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43   
Difference: $77,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,135

Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43   
Difference: $72,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelGLCGLCS-ClassS-Class
TrimAMG GLC43AMG GLC63S63 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $56,250 $69,900 $140,000 $212,000
Base Invoice $52,313 $65,007 $130,200 $197,160
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290    
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200    
designo Package 3,100 3,100    
Sunshades, second row 380 380    
Carbon fiber trim 975 975 3,000 0
Heated second row seats 580 580    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,090  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450    
Rear side airbags 420 420    
Special order charge 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850      
Advanced Lighting Package   1,050    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     1,350  
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200    
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046    
designo Package 2,883 2,883    
Sunshades, second row 353 353    
Carbon fiber trim 907 907 2,790 0
Heated second row seats 539 539    
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,014  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419    
Rear side airbags 391 391    
Special order charge 233 233    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791      
Advanced Lighting Package   977    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     1,256  
Options (change) 12,715 12,915 5,440 0
Options (change) 11,827 12,013 5,060 0
Destination 995 995 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 2,100
Total Price $69,960 $83,810 $147,345 $215,005
Total Invoice $65,135 $78,015 $137,165 $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 AMG GLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $77,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,960
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelGLCGLCS-ClassS-Class
TrimAMG GLC43AMG GLC63S63 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine362hp V6469hp V8536hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT9T9T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6640, 14600, 141200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20265/45-20255/35-20255/35-20
Total Price$69,960$83,810$147,345$215,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-75-7,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,960$82,260$147,270$207,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,300$0$60,510
Total Invoice$65,135$78,015$137,165$200,165
Adjustments for Features0-1,443-70-6,726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,135$76,572$137,095$193,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,437$0$56,344

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

Model Year2018201820132013
ModelGLCGLCS-ClassS-Class
TrimAMG GLC43AMG GLC63S63 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power door closers  $300$300
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0 
Forward collision warning$200$200 $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning   $200
Night vision   $1750
Pedestrian detection, night   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Boost gauge$75$75  
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150  
LED headlights $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $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 headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75
Power recliner, second row seats   $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats   $150
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Power-folding second row seats$700$700  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,040$13,590$12,115$19,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$75$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,443-70-6,726

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

Model Year20182013
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 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
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
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%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights250No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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