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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: $62,065

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $89,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,789

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $83,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLCGLC
TrimS63 AMGS600S65 AMGGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $138,000 $158,050 $209,000 $39,150 $54,900
Base Invoice $128,340 $146,987 $194,370 $36,410 $51,057
Driver Assistance Package 2,950        
Rear Seat Package 3,040        
Panoramic sunroof 1,090     1,480 1,480
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,350        
Carbon fiber trim 3,000   0   1,150
Burmester 640W 14 speakers       850 850
Advanced Parking Assist Package       1,550 1,550
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       1,900  
Premium 3 Package       7,200 5,950
designo Package       3,950 3,950
Cooled or ventilated front seats       1,030 450
Rear air vents with automatic controls       790 790
Special order charge       250 250
Heated second row seats       620 620
Rear side airbags       420 420
Sunshades, second row       380 380
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       850 850
Driver Assistance Package 2,744        
Rear Seat Package 2,827        
Panoramic sunroof 1,014     1,376 1,376
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,256        
Carbon fiber trim 2,790   0   1,070
Burmester 640W 14 speakers       791 791
Advanced Parking Assist Package       1,442 1,442
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       1,767  
Premium 3 Package       6,696 5,534
designo Package       3,674 3,674
Cooled or ventilated front seats       958 419
Rear air vents with automatic controls       735 735
Special order charge       233 233
Heated second row seats       577 577
Rear side airbags       391 391
Sunshades, second row       353 353
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       791 791
Options (change) 11,430 0 0 21,990 19,410
Options (change) 10,631 0 0 20,454 18,056
Destination 875 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 1,000 2,600 2,100 0 0
Total Price $151,305 $161,525 $211,975 $62,065 $75,235
Total Invoice $140,846 $150,462 $197,345 $57,789 $70,038

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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: $87,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,651
Model Year20112011201120172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLCGLC
TrimS63 AMGS600S65 AMGGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 141200, 151200, 15640, 14640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$151,305$161,525$211,975$62,065$75,235
Adjustments for Features-1,510-4,885-4,7850-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$149,795$156,640$207,190$62,065$73,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,845$57,395$0$11,320
Total Invoice$140,846$150,462$197,345$57,789$70,038
Adjustments for Features-1,406-4,550-4,4550-1,722
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$139,440$145,912$192,890$57,789$68,316
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,472$53,450$0$10,527

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

Model Year20112011201120172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLCGLC
TrimS63 AMGS600S65 AMGGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100   
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150  
Lane keeping assist   $400$400
Night vision $1750$1750  
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Pedestrian detection, night $50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo organizer   $100$100
Roof rails   $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer   $200$200
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia    $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia    $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200  
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Boost gauge    $75
Chronometer$100 $100 $100
Digital instruments$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300  
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200 $200
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Power-folding second row seats   $700$700
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200    
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000  
Wood trim $300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Suggestive steering   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100    
Total Value of Features$12,375$15,750$15,650$10,865$12,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$4,885$4,785$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,406-4,550-4,4550-1,722

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

Model Year20112017
ModelS-ClassGLC
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in113.1 in
Length206.5 in183.3 in
Width73.7 in74.4 in
Height58.0 in64.5 in
Curb Weight4,456 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 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.456.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
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 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 adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested346564%
Total Not Requested196536%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested271558%
Total Not Requested196542%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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