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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: $73,195

Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43   
Difference: $23,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelGLCModel SModel S
TrimAMG GLC4385D90D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,900 $85,000 $88,000
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 850    
Premium 3 Package 5,950    
designo Package 3,950    
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,550    
Heated steering wheel 250    
Heated second row seats 620    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,500 1,500
Carbon fiber trim 1,150 1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 1,000 1,000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850    
Subzero Weather Package   1,000 1,000
Autopilot Convenience Features   2,500 2,500
Premium Interior and Lighting   3,000 3,000
Satellite radio   0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500 2,500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,500 2,500
Front sport buckets   2,500 2,500
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 791    
Premium 3 Package 5,534    
designo Package 3,674    
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,442    
Heated steering wheel 233    
Heated second row seats 577    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 0 0
Carbon fiber trim 1,070 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791    
Subzero Weather Package   0 0
Autopilot Convenience Features   0 0
Premium Interior and Lighting   0 0
Satellite radio   0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0 0
Front sport buckets   0 0
Options (change) 17,370 17,500 17,500
Options (change) 16,158 0 0
Destination 925 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $73,195 $96,200 $99,200

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 85D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,233
Model Year201720162016
ModelGLCModel SModel S
TrimAMG GLC4385D90D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine362hp V6417hp E417hp E
TransmissionT9A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG95/106 MPG95/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 14580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$73,195$96,200$99,200
Adjustments for Features-3,44500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,750$96,200$99,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,000

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

Model Year201720162016
ModelGLCModel SModel S
TrimAMG GLC4385D90D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
1-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000$1000
Automated lane change $300$300
Automated parking system, remote $200$200
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power charge port door $25$25
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-autonomous driving $600$600
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo organizer$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Fragrance atomizer$200  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
85 kWh battery pack $0 
90 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop$150  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Range alert $0$0
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 passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer$100  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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  
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding second row seats$700  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200$200
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$12,555$9,110$9,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,445$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,20700

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

Model Year20172016
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 Weight4,145 lb.4,824 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 AMG GLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested234050%
Total Not Requested234050%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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