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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: $88,440

Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63   
Difference: $10,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelM-ClassGLC
TrimML63 AMGAMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $94,990 $73,900
Wood trim, alternative type 1,600 160
Heated steering wheel 225 250
Heated second row seats 620 580
Running boards 0 670
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,500
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900
designo Package   3,100
Wood trim   0
Multimedia Package   2,200
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,290
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Rear side airbags   420
Special order charge   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Wood trim, alternative type 1,488 149
Heated steering wheel 209 233
Heated second row seats 577 539
Running boards 0 623
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,395
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767
designo Package   2,883
Wood trim   0
Multimedia Package   2,046
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,200
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Rear side airbags   391
Special order charge   233
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 3,535 13,490
Options (change) 3,288 12,548
Destination 875 1,050
Total Price $99,400 $88,440

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,147
Model Year20122021
ModelM-ClassGLC
TrimML63 AMGAMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine518hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT7T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$99,400$88,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,400$86,870

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

Model Year20122021
ModelM-ClassGLC
TrimML63 AMGAMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $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 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
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 net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding second row seats $700
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,445$9,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-241

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

Model Year20122021
ModelM-ClassGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in113.1 in
Length189.1 in183.8 in
Width75.2 in74.8 in
Height70.7 in65.5 in
Curb Weight5,238 lb.4,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		36.2 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.0 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights250No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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