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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,245

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $9,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,730

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $8,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018201820182018
ModelR-ClassR-ClassGLCGLCGLCGLC
TrimR350R500GLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007
Comfort Package 1,350 625        
Multicontour front seats 780 780        
Trim Package 1,750 1,200        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,400 1,200 1,900 1,900    
Lighting Package 890 890        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 720 720 720 720
Power liftgate 520 520        
Rear side airbags 385 385 420 420 420 420
Heated second row seats 1,190 690 580 580 580 580
Panoramic sunroof 2,390 2,390 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Satellite radio 500 500        
Proximity key   1,080        
Premium 1 Package     1,350 1,350    
Leather Seating Package     2,050 2,050    
Special order charge     250 250 250 250
Heated front seats     580 580    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850   850  
Wood trim         0 0
Leather seating surfaces         1,620 2,590
Comfort Package 1,256 581        
Multicontour front seats 725 725        
Trim Package 1,628 1,116        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,302 1,116 1,767 1,767    
Lighting Package 828 828        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 670 670 670 670
Power liftgate 484 484        
Rear side airbags 358 358 391 391 391 391
Heated second row seats 1,107 642 539 539 539 539
Panoramic sunroof 2,223 2,223 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
Satellite radio 465 465        
Proximity key   1,004        
Premium 1 Package     1,256 1,256    
Leather Seating Package     1,907 1,907    
Special order charge     233 233 233 233
Heated front seats     539 539    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791   791  
Wood trim         0 0
Leather seating surfaces         1,507 2,409
Options (change) 11,845 10,950 10,200 9,350 5,940 6,060
Options (change) 11,018 10,184 9,488 8,697 5,526 5,637
Destination 775 775 995 995 995 995
Total Price $60,620 $67,225 $51,245 $60,335 $63,185 $76,955
Total Invoice $56,433 $62,604 $47,730 $56,183 $58,834 $71,639

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,346
Model Year200620062018201820182018
ModelR-ClassR-ClassGLCGLCGLCGLC
TrimR350R500GLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$60,620$67,225$51,245$60,335$63,185$76,955
Adjustments for Features0-725-690-2,190-2,900-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,620$66,500$50,555$58,145$60,285$73,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,880$0$7,590$9,730$22,850
Total Invoice$56,433$62,604$47,730$56,183$58,834$71,639
Adjustments for Features0-675-643-2,039-2,700-3,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,433$61,929$47,087$54,144$56,134$68,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,496$0$7,057$9,047$21,247

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

Model Year200620062018201820182018
ModelR-ClassR-ClassGLCGLCGLCGLC
TrimR350R500GLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD  $0   
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system    $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15  
Residual heat$50$50    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia    $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia    $0$0
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote $200    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers$50$50    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Power-folding second row seats  $700$700$700$700
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,975$6,700$6,665$8,165$8,875$9,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$690$2,190$2,900$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-675-643-2,039-2,700-3,305

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

Model Year20062018
ModelR-ClassGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in113.1 in
Length203.0 in183.3 in
Width75.7 in74.4 in
Height65.4 in64.5 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

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
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested965100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested515100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

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%
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 GLC350e

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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