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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: $70,050

Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43   
Difference: $25,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,216

Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43   
Difference: $23,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelM-ClassGLC
TrimML63 AMGAMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $92,590 $54,900
Base Invoice $86,109 $51,057
Cargo tray 160  
Class III trailer hitch 550 575
Heated steering wheel 225 250
Heated second row seats 620 620
Illuminated door sill trim plates 580  
Premium 2 Package   2,350
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   850
designo Package   3,950
Wood trim   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790
Special order charge   250
Running boards   670
Rear side airbags   420
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850
Cargo tray 149  
Class III trailer hitch 512 535
Heated steering wheel 209 233
Heated second row seats 577 577
Illuminated door sill trim plates 539  
Premium 2 Package   2,186
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   791
designo Package   3,674
Wood trim   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735
Special order charge   233
Running boards   623
Rear side airbags   391
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791
Options (change) 2,135 14,225
Options (change) 1,986 13,234
Destination 875 925
Total Price $95,600 $70,050
Total Invoice $88,970 $65,216

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,704
Model Year20112017
ModelM-ClassGLC
TrimML63 AMGAMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine503hp V8362hp V6
TransmissionT7T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/15 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20255/45-20
Total Price$95,600$70,050
Adjustments for Features0-2,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,600$67,955
Total Invoice$88,970$65,216
Adjustments for Features0-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,970$63,266

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

Model Year20112017
ModelM-ClassGLC
TrimML63 AMGAMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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$7,295$9,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,950

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

Model Year20112017
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 Weight5,093 lb.4,145 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 GLC AMG GLC43

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested39029%
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 seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%

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