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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: $53,550

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 300   
Difference: $7,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009202120212021
ModelR-ClassGLCGLCGLC
TrimR350 / R320GLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,650 $43,200 $59,900 $73,900
Premium II Package 7,850      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,500 1,500 1,500
Heated front seats 720 580    
Proximity key 1,130      
Roof rack 245      
Premium 1 Package   1,350    
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,900    
Rear side airbags   420 420 420
Special order charge   250 250 250
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380
Wood trim     0 0
Premium II Package 7,300      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670
Panoramic sunroof 976 1,395 1,395 1,395
Heated front seats 670 539    
Proximity key 1,051      
Roof rack 228      
Premium 1 Package   1,256    
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,767    
Rear side airbags   391 391 391
Special order charge   233 233 233
Sunshades, second row   353 353 353
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 12,365 9,300 5,470 5,470
Options (change) 11,499 8,650 5,088 5,088
Destination 875 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $60,890 $53,550 $66,420 $80,420

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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 63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,321
Model Year2009202120212021
ModelR-ClassGLCGLCGLC
TrimR350 / R320GLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionT7T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
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$60,890$53,550$66,420$80,420
Adjustments for Features-6100-3,035-4,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,280$53,550$63,385$75,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,835$22,435

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

Model Year2009202120212021
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
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
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 
Cargo net $40$40$40
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 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
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 + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Boost gauge  $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100
Fog lights$125   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$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 $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding second row seats $700$700$700
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Suggestive steering $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,015$7,405$10,440$11,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$610$0$3,035$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments-5680-280-338

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

Model Year20092021
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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested324069%
Total Not Requested142531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 300

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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