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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: $87,990

Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63   
Difference: $74,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelS-ClassGLC
TrimS600AMG GLC 63
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $159,500 $73,900
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,200
designo Package   3,100
Wood trim   0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Heated second row seats   580
Rear side airbags   420
Special order charge   250
Sunshades, second row   380
Heated steering wheel   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,046
designo Package   2,883
Wood trim   0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Panoramic sunroof   1,395
Heated second row seats   539
Rear side airbags   391
Special order charge   233
Sunshades, second row   353
Heated steering wheel   233
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 0 13,040
Options (change) 0 12,129
Destination 875 1,050
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $162,975 $87,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $69,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $133,717
Model Year20122021
ModelS-ClassGLC
TrimS600AMG GLC 63
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine510hp V12469hp V8
TransmissionT5T9
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1200, 15640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/45-20
Total Price$162,975$87,990
Adjustments for Features-5,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$157,700$87,990

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

Model Year20122021
ModelS-ClassGLC
TrimS600AMG GLC 63
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Night vision$1750 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Massage, second row seats$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats$150 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Power-folding second row seats $700
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$17,490$12,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9140

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

Model Year20122021
ModelS-ClassGLC
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in113.1 in
Length206.5 in183.8 in
Width73.7 in74.8 in
Height58.0 in65.5 in
Curb Weight4,960 lb.4,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.6 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 in39.6 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.456.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights250No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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