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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,115

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $18,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelGLCModel SModel S
TrimGLC300BasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,950 $67,400 $92,400
Multimedia Package 2,330    
Lighting Package 1,390    
Premium Package 720    
Blind spot warning system 550    
Interior Package 2,500    
Upholstered instrument panel 650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 750 750
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,500 1,500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900 1,500  
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather   1,500  
Cargo cover   250 250
Wood trim   0  
Multimedia Package 2,167    
Lighting Package 1,293    
Premium Package 670    
Blind spot warning system 512    
Interior Package 2,325    
Upholstered instrument panel 605    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767 0  
Tech Package   0 0
Nappa Leather   0  
Cargo cover   0 0
Wood trim   0  
Options (change) 12,240 9,250 6,250
Options (change) 11,385 0 0
Destination 925 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $52,115 $70,320 $92,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,393
Model Year201620122012
ModelGLCModel SModel S
TrimGLC300BasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT9A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$52,115$70,320$92,320
Adjustments for Features-5,8750-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,240$70,320$91,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,025

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

Model Year201620122012
ModelGLCModel SModel S
TrimGLC300BasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
1-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
60 kWh battery pack $0 
85 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop$150  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
High-performance inverter  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-folding second row seats$700  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Suggestive steering$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,345$3,470$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,875$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,471067

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

Model Year20162012
ModelGLCModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.1 in116.5 in
Length183.3 in196.0 in
Width74.4 in77.3 in
Height64.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested504%
Total Not Requested135096%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested69039%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested228592%
Total Not Requested2008%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested160086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested208591%
Total Not Requested2009%

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