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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: $51,045

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $10,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,538

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $9,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelR-ClassGLCGLC
TrimR350 / R320GLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,650 $39,150 $54,900
Base Invoice $44,315 $36,410 $51,057
Premium II Package 7,850    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,480 1,480
Heated front seats 720 580  
Proximity key 1,130    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570    
Roof rack 245    
Premium 2 Package   3,600 2,350
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   850 850
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,900  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790
Special order charge   250 250
Rear side airbags   420 420
Sunshades, second row   380 380
Wood trim     0
Premium II Package 7,300    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670
Panoramic sunroof 976 1,376 1,376
Heated front seats 670 539  
Proximity key 1,051    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530    
Roof rack 228    
Premium 2 Package   3,348 2,186
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   791 791
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,767  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735
Special order charge   233 233
Rear side airbags   391 391
Sunshades, second row   353 353
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 12,935 10,970 7,240
Options (change) 12,029 10,203 6,735
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $61,460 $51,045 $63,065
Total Invoice $57,219 $47,538 $58,717

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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: $10,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,718
Model Year200920172017
ModelR-ClassGLCGLC
TrimR350 / R320GLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12640, 14640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$61,460$51,045$63,065
Adjustments for Features0-40-2,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,460$51,005$60,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,320
Total Invoice$57,219$47,538$58,717
Adjustments for Features0-37-2,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,219$47,501$56,166
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,665

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

Model Year200920172017
ModelR-ClassGLCGLC
TrimR350 / R320GLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo organizer $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power-folding second row seats $700$700
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Suggestive steering $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,515$7,555$10,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$40$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-37-2,551

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

Model Year20092017
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 Weight4,830 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 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested319068%
Total Not Requested147532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested139067%
Total Not Requested69033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

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 organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested84063%
Total Not Requested49037%

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