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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: $53,565

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $37,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,884

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $34,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelM-ClassGLC
TrimML63 AMGGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $87,000 $38,950
Base Invoice $80,910 $36,224
iPod integration 375  
Heated second row seats 595 620
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Proximity key 1,110  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550  
Garmin Map Pilot   600
14-way power passenger seat   430
Blind spot warning system   550
Upholstered instrument panel   650
Interior Package   2,500
Premium Package   720
Lighting Package   1,390
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear side airbags   420
Special order charge   250
Running boards   670
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
iPod integration 349  
Heated second row seats 553 577
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Proximity key 1,032  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512  
Garmin Map Pilot   558
14-way power passenger seat   400
Blind spot warning system   512
Upholstered instrument panel   605
Interior Package   2,325
Premium Package   670
Lighting Package   1,293
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,767
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Rear side airbags   391
Special order charge   233
Running boards   623
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Options (change) 3,140 13,690
Options (change) 2,920 12,735
Destination 875 925
Total Price $91,015 $53,565
Total Invoice $84,705 $49,884

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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: $38,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,855
Model Year20082016
ModelM-ClassGLC
TrimML63 AMGGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine503hp V8241hp I4
TransmissionT7T9
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20235/60-18
Total Price$91,015$53,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,015$52,455
Total Invoice$84,705$49,884
Adjustments for Features0-1,034
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,705$48,850

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

Model Year20082016
ModelM-ClassGLC
TrimML63 AMGGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer $100
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding second row seats $700
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$6,905$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,034

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

Model Year20082016
ModelM-ClassGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in113.1 in
Length188.5 in183.3 in
Width75.2 in74.4 in
Height71.5 in64.5 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,892 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 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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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 seats300Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested150084%
Total Not Requested29016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

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