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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: $55,295

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $4,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,493

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $4,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassGLC
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,600 $55,800 $90,100 $38,950
Base Invoice $41,478 $51,894 $83,793 $36,224
Premium II Package 6,600 6,600    
Lighting Package 950 950   1,390
Cargo tray 160 160 160  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,600 1,600   1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   720
Heated front seats 720      
Running boards 650     670
Rear air vents with automatic controls 770 770   790
Leather seating surfaces 1,995 1,995    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 570 570  
Heated second row seats     610 620
Interior Package       2,500
Blind spot warning system       550
Upholstered instrument panel       650
Premium Package       720
Multimedia Package       2,330
14-way power passenger seat       430
Panoramic sunroof       1,480
Special order charge       250
Rear side airbags       420
Premium II Package 6,138 6,138    
Lighting Package 884 884   1,293
Cargo tray 149 149 149  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,488 1,488   1,767
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670   670
Heated front seats 670      
Running boards 604     623
Rear air vents with automatic controls 716 716   735
Leather seating surfaces 1,855 1,855    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 530 530  
Heated second row seats     567 577
Interior Package       2,325
Blind spot warning system       512
Upholstered instrument panel       605
Premium Package       670
Multimedia Package       2,167
14-way power passenger seat       400
Panoramic sunroof       1,376
Special order charge       233
Rear side airbags       391
Options (change) 14,735 13,365 1,340 15,420
Options (change) 13,704 12,430 1,246 14,344
Destination 875 875 875 925
Total Price $60,210 $70,040 $92,315 $55,295
Total Invoice $56,057 $65,199 $85,914 $51,493

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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: $8,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,609
Model Year2009200920092016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassGLC
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8241hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T9
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12440, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20235/60-18
Total Price$60,210$70,040$92,315$55,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-2,925-3,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,210$68,340$89,390$52,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,130$29,180$0
Total Invoice$56,057$65,199$85,914$51,493
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-2,722-3,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,057$63,616$83,192$48,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,559$27,135$0

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

Model Year2009200920092016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassGLC
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
RWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
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$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Handwriting recognition   $200
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer  $100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
LED headlights   $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding second row seats   $700
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization   $50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Suggestive steering   $0
Total Value of Features$5,445$7,145$8,370$8,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$2,925$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-2,722-3,045

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

Model Year20092016
ModelM-ClassGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in113.1 in
Length188.5 in183.3 in
Width75.2 in74.4 in
Height70.1 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 Room55.9 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 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 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 / ML320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested296575%
Total Not Requested100025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested296575%
Total Not Requested100025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested19011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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