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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: $57,765

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 300   
Difference: $5,390

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Model Year2008202120212021
ModelR-ClassGLCGLCGLC
TrimR350 / R320GLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,100 $43,200 $59,900 $73,900
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200      
Lighting Package 910      
Premium III Package 11,250      
Heating Package 1,370      
Roof rack 245      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550      
Proximity key 1,110      
Voice control for nav and audio 510      
Sunshades, second row 300 380 380 380
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 650      
iPod integration 375      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720 720 720
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,900    
designo Package   3,950 3,100 3,100
Heated front seats   580    
Premium 1 Package   1,350    
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500 1,500
Heated second row seats   580 580 580
Rear side airbags   420 420 420
Special order charge   250 250 250
Heated steering wheel   250 250 250
Wood trim, alternative type   160 160 160
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850 850  
Wood trim     0 0
Advanced Lighting Package       1,900
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046      
Lighting Package 846      
Premium III Package 10,462      
Heating Package 1,274      
Roof rack 228      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512      
Proximity key 1,032      
Voice control for nav and audio 474      
Sunshades, second row 279 353 353 353
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 604      
iPod integration 349      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 670 670 670
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,767    
designo Package   3,674 2,883 2,883
Heated front seats   539    
Premium 1 Package   1,256    
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395 1,395
Heated second row seats   539 539 539
Rear side airbags   391 391 391
Special order charge   233 233 233
Heated steering wheel   233 233 233
Wood trim, alternative type   149 149 149
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791 791  
Wood trim     0 0
Advanced Lighting Package       1,767
Options (change) 20,180 13,515 8,835 9,885
Options (change) 18,766 12,571 8,218 9,194
Destination 875 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $63,155 $57,765 $69,785 $84,835

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,859
Model Year2008202120212021
ModelR-ClassGLCGLCGLC
TrimR350 / R320GLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionT7T9T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 6?, 6640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$63,155$57,765$69,785$84,835
Adjustments for Features0-525-2,510-4,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,155$57,240$67,275$80,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,035$23,535

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

Model Year2008202120212021
ModelR-ClassGLCGLCGLC
TrimR350 / R320GLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15  
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Residual heat$50   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0
Rear bumper protector$40   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Boost gauge  $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights$50  $50
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding second row seats $700$700$700
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Suggestive steering $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,940$7,465$9,450$11,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$2,510$4,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-124-333-490

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

Model Year20082021
ModelR-ClassGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in113.1 in
Length203.0 in183.8 in
Width75.7 in74.8 in
Height65.4 in65.5 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.6 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo net40Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested549079%
Total Not Requested145021%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 300

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights250No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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