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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: $54,270

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 300   
Difference: $9,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelR-ClassGLCGLCGLC
TrimR350GLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,690 $43,200 $59,900 $73,900
Premium 2 Package 4,400      
Roof rack 250      
Xenon HID headlights 985      
Heated front seats 750 580    
Blind spot warning system 600      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,500 1,500 1,500
Heated steering wheel 225 250 250 250
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660      
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850 850  
Wood trim     0 0
Premium 2 Package 4,092      
Roof rack 232      
Xenon HID headlights 916      
Heated front seats 698 539    
Blind spot warning system 558      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,395 1,395 1,395
Heated steering wheel 209 233 233 233
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614      
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791 791  
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 10,370 10,020 6,190 5,340
Options (change) 9,645 9,321 5,759 4,968
Destination 875 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $63,935 $54,270 $67,140 $80,290

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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: $10,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,839
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelR-ClassGLCGLCGLC
TrimR350GLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp 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)255/50-19235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$63,935$54,270$67,140$80,290
Adjustments for Features0-790-3,825-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,935$53,480$63,315$75,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,835$22,335

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

Model Year2012202120212021
ModelR-ClassGLCGLCGLC
TrimR350GLC 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 
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
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
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  
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
Headlight washers$50   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500   
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
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
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
Total Value of Features$7,115$7,905$10,940$11,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$790$3,825$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-151-388-335

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

Model Year20122021
ModelR-ClassGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in113.1 in
Length203.1 in183.8 in
Width77.1 in74.8 in
Height65.4 in65.5 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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 system200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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