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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: $51,765

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $13,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,209

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $12,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelR-ClassGLCGLC
TrimR350GLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,240 $39,150 $54,900
Base Invoice $46,537 $36,410 $51,057
Premium 2 Package 6,050 3,600 2,350
Roof rack 250    
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600    
Heated front seats 750 580  
Blind spot warning system 600    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,480 1,480
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 790 790
Heated steering wheel 225 250 250
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   850 850
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,900  
Special order charge   250 250
Rear side airbags   420 420
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850 850
Wood trim     0
Premium 2 Package 5,627 3,348 2,186
Roof rack 232    
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558    
Heated front seats 698 539  
Blind spot warning system 558    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,376 1,376
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 735 735
Heated steering wheel 209 233 233
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   791 791
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,767  
Special order charge   233 233
Rear side airbags   391 391
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791 791
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 14,070 11,690 7,960
Options (change) 13,087 10,874 7,406
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $65,185 $51,765 $63,785
Total Invoice $60,499 $48,209 $59,388

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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: $14,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,119
Model Year201120172017
ModelR-ClassGLCGLC
TrimR350GLC300AMG 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)255/50-19235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$65,185$51,765$63,785
Adjustments for Features0-890-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,185$50,875$60,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,320
Total Invoice$60,499$48,209$59,388
Adjustments for Features0-829-3,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,499$47,380$56,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,665

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

Model Year201120172017
ModelR-ClassGLCGLC
TrimR350GLC300AMG 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 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
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
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
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
Total Value of Features$7,265$8,155$10,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$890$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-829-3,343

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

Model Year20112017
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 Weight4,950 lb.3,892 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 sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
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
Total Requested286588%
Total Not Requested40012%

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 system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested159076%
Total Not Requested49024%

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
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested84063%
Total Not Requested49037%

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