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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,795

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $45,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,888

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $42,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLC
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGLC300
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950 $38,950
Base Invoice $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024 $36,224
Premium II Package 2,030        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,880 2,880      
Rear Seat Package 2,950 2,950      
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Heated steering wheel 470 470   470 250
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050     1,480
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 950 950 950  
Sunshades, second row, power 720        
Interior Package         2,500
Blind spot warning system         550
Upholstered instrument panel         650
Premium Package         720
Lighting Package         1,390
Advanced Parking Assist Package         1,540
Multimedia Package         2,330
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable         1,900
14-way power passenger seat         430
Rear air vents with automatic controls         790
Special order charge         250
Heated second row seats         620
Rear side airbags         420
Sunshades, second row         380
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720
Premium II Package 1,888        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,678 2,678      
Rear Seat Package 2,744 2,744      
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Heated steering wheel 437 437   437 233
Panoramic sunroof 976 976     1,376
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 884 884 884  
Sunshades, second row, power 670        
Interior Package         2,325
Blind spot warning system         512
Upholstered instrument panel         605
Premium Package         670
Lighting Package         1,293
Advanced Parking Assist Package         1,432
Multimedia Package         2,167
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable         1,767
14-way power passenger seat         400
Rear air vents with automatic controls         735
Special order charge         233
Heated second row seats         577
Rear side airbags         391
Sunshades, second row         353
Metallic paint (extra cost)         670
Options (change) 11,475 8,725 1,375 1,845 16,920
Options (change) 10,672 8,114 1,279 1,716 15,739
Destination 875 875 875 875 925
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $102,700 $143,950 $152,700 $204,670 $56,795
Total Invoice $95,643 $134,145 $142,283 $190,615 $52,888

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,329
Model Year20092009200920092016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLC
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGLC300
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12241hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20235/60-18
Total Price$102,700$143,950$152,700$204,670$56,795
Adjustments for Features0-4,225-6,475-6,500-1,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,700$139,725$146,225$198,170$55,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,025$43,525$95,470$0
Total Invoice$95,643$134,145$142,283$190,615$52,888
Adjustments for Features0-3,937-6,033-6,054-1,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,643$130,208$136,250$184,561$51,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,565$40,607$88,918$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLC
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGLC300
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Cruise control    $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote app    $25
Remote climate control    $25
Remote start via app    $75
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row    $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo organizer    $100
Roof rails    $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Handwriting recognition    $200
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive    $15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass    $0
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
LED headlights    $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding second row seats    $700
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   $1000
Crosswind stabilization    $50
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Suggestive steering    $0
Total Value of Features$9,175$13,400$15,650$15,675$10,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,225$6,475$6,500$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,937-6,033-6,054-1,574

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

Model Year20092016
ModelS-ClassGLC
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in113.1 in
Length205.0 in183.3 in
Width73.7 in74.4 in
Height58.0 in64.5 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested154086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
14-way power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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