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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $4,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCModel 3
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900 $49,000
Multimedia Package 2,200   2,200 2,200  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900   1,900    
Premium 1 Package 1,350        
Heated front seats 580 580      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 1,000
Garmin Map Pilot   625      
Wood trim     0 0  
Multimedia Package 2,046   2,046 2,046  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767   1,767    
Premium 1 Package 1,256        
Heated front seats 539 539      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 0
Garmin Map Pilot   581      
Wood trim     0 0  
Options (change) 6,750 1,925 4,820 2,920 1,000
Options (change) 6,278 1,790 4,483 2,716 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $47,795 $52,910 $62,065 $73,815 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,923
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCModel 3
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8258hp E
TransmissionT9T7T9T9A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20235/45-18
Total Price$47,795$52,910$62,065$73,815$43,700
Adjustments for Features-3,110-2,745-7,545-7,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,685$50,165$54,520$66,520$43,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,480$9,835$21,835$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCModel 3
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
1-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225$225 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger    $750
75 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
App support$0 $0$0$0
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 $0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 $200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15 $15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 $0$0 
Range alert    $0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25 
Traffic information $25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50 $50  
Digital instruments    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 $150  
LED headlights$1000 $1000 $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100$100
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700$700$700$700 
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,735$8,370$13,170$12,920$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,110$2,745$7,545$7,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,897-2,556-7,025-6,7910

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelGLCModel 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in113.2 in
Length183.3 in184.8 in
Width74.4 in72.8 in
Height64.5 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
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 headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
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 headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
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%

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