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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: $53,255

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $11,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,595

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $10,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelR-ClassGLC
TrimR350GLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,240 $38,950
Base Invoice $46,537 $36,224
Premium 2 Package 6,050  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690  
Heated steering wheel 225 250
Blind spot warning system 600 550
Heated front seats 750 580
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 790
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,480
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Roof rack 250  
Lighting Package   1,390
Multimedia Package   2,330
Premium Package   720
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,900
AWD   2,000
Special order charge   250
Rear side airbags   420
Premium 2 Package 5,627  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642  
Heated steering wheel 209 233
Blind spot warning system 558 512
Heated front seats 698 539
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 735
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,376
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Roof rack 232  
Lighting Package   1,293
Multimedia Package   2,167
Premium Package   670
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,767
AWD   1,860
Special order charge   233
Rear side airbags   391
Options (change) 13,470 13,380
Options (change) 12,529 12,446
Destination 875 925
Total Price $64,585 $53,255
Total Invoice $59,941 $49,595

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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: $14,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,860
Model Year20112016
ModelR-ClassGLC
TrimR350GLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6241hp I4
TransmissionT7T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/60-18
Total Price$64,585$53,255
Adjustments for Features0-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,585$50,555
Total Invoice$59,941$49,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,514
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,941$47,081

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

Model Year20112016
ModelR-ClassGLC
TrimR350GLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding second row seats $700
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$7,515$10,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,514

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

Model Year20112016
ModelR-ClassGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in113.1 in
Length203.0 in183.3 in
Width77.1 in74.4 in
Height65.4 in64.5 in
Curb Weight4,949 lb.3,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested261580%
Total Not Requested65020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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