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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: $54,935

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006202120212021
ModelM-ClassM-ClassGLCGLCGLC
TrimML350ML500GLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $43,200 $59,900 $73,900
Lighting Package 890 890      
Class III trailer hitch 490 490 575 575 575
Premium Package 6,150 3,750      
Sunroof 1,390 1,290      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,775 1,575 1,900    
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450      
Heated front seats 690   580    
Satellite radio 500 500      
Rear side airbags 385 385 420 420 420
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 720 720 720
Proximity key   1,080      
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625 625
Premium 1 Package     1,350    
Leather Seating Package     2,050    
Special order charge     250 250 250
Panoramic sunroof     1,500 1,500 1,500
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850 850  
Wood trim       0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 1,620
Lighting Package 828 828      
Class III trailer hitch 456 456 535 535 535
Premium Package 5,720 3,488      
Sunroof 1,293 1,200      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,651 1,465 1,767    
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349      
Heated front seats 642   539    
Satellite radio 465 465      
Rear side airbags 358 358 391 391 391
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 670 670 670
Proximity key   1,004      
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581 581
Premium 1 Package     1,256    
Leather Seating Package     1,907    
Special order charge     233 233 233
Panoramic sunroof     1,395 1,395 1,395
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791 791  
Wood trim       0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 1,507
Options (change) 14,410 12,100 10,820 6,560 5,710
Options (change) 13,404 11,255 10,065 6,103 5,312
Destination 775 775 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $54,935 $61,375 $55,070 $67,510 $80,660

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,140
Model Year20062006202120212021
ModelM-ClassM-ClassGLCGLCGLC
TrimML350ML500GLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8?, 6?, 6640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$54,935$61,375$55,070$67,510$80,660
Adjustments for Features0-275-1,640-3,850-4,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,935$61,100$53,430$63,660$76,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,165$0$10,230$22,730

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

Model Year20062006202120212021
ModelM-ClassM-ClassGLCGLCGLC
TrimML350ML500GLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system   $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15  
Residual heat$50$50   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power-folding second row seats  $700$700$700
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$6,190$6,465$7,830$10,040$10,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$1,640$3,850$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-331-408-355

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

Model Year20062021
ModelM-ClassGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in113.1 in
Length188.5 in183.8 in
Width75.2 in74.8 in
Height69.8 in65.5 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.6 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 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft319.4 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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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 buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested337591%
Total Not Requested3509%
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 M-Class ML500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
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 buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested35016%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 300

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43

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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63

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%

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