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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,850

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $835

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,079

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelM-ClassGLC
TrimML350GLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,750 $38,950
Base Invoice $36,968 $36,224
Lighting Package 890 1,390
Class III trailer hitch 490 575
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,775 1,900
Premium Package 6,150 720
Sunroof 1,390  
Comfort Package 1,450  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750 790
Heated front seats 690  
Satellite radio 500  
Rear side airbags 385 420
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 720
Garmin Map Pilot   600
14-way power passenger seat   430
Blind spot warning system   550
Upholstered instrument panel   650
Interior Package   2,500
Special order charge   250
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Lighting Package 828 1,293
Class III trailer hitch 456 535
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,651 1,767
Premium Package 5,720 670
Sunroof 1,293  
Comfort Package 1,349  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698 735
Heated front seats 642  
Satellite radio 465  
Rear side airbags 358 391
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 670
Garmin Map Pilot   558
14-way power passenger seat   400
Blind spot warning system   512
Upholstered instrument panel   605
Interior Package   2,325
Special order charge   233
AWD   1,860
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Options (change) 15,160 14,975
Options (change) 14,102 13,930
Destination 775 925
Total Price $55,685 $54,850
Total Invoice $51,845 $51,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,646
Model Year20062016
ModelM-ClassGLC
TrimML350GLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6241hp I4
TransmissionT7T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/20 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/60-18
Total Price$55,685$54,850
Adjustments for Features0-5,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,685$49,610
Total Invoice$51,845$51,079
Adjustments for Features0-4,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,845$46,199

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

Model Year20062016
ModelM-ClassGLC
TrimML350GLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer $100
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding second row seats $700
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$5,990$11,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,880

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

Model Year20062016
ModelM-ClassGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in113.1 in
Length188.5 in183.3 in
Width75.2 in74.4 in
Height69.8 in64.5 in
Curb Weight4,623 lb.3,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested327588%
Total Not Requested45012%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
14-way power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

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