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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: $60,545

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $43,637

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,376

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $40,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLC
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMGGLC300
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $160,500 $222,000 $38,950
Base Invoice $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460 $36,224
Heated steering wheel 490 490       250
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800     2,800
Premium Package 4,500 4,500       720
Wood trim, alternative type 800 800 800 800 800 160
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950 950 950      
Heated second row seats 620 620 620     620
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990     990
Around view cameras 900 900 900      
Cargo organizer 350 350 350 350 350  
Rear spoiler   500        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable           1,900
Fragrance atomizer           350
Multimedia Package           2,330
Interior Package           2,500
Upholstered instrument panel           650
Advanced Parking Assist Package           1,540
Lighting Package           1,390
14-way power passenger seat           430
Panoramic sunroof           1,480
Rear air vents with automatic controls           790
Special order charge           250
Rear side airbags           420
Sunshades, second row           380
Metallic paint (extra cost)           720
Heated steering wheel 456 456       233
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604     2,604
Premium Package 4,185 4,185       670
Wood trim, alternative type 744 744 744 744 744 149
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884 884 884      
Heated second row seats 577 577 577     577
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921     921
Around view cameras 837 837 837      
Cargo organizer 326 326 326 326 326  
Rear spoiler   465        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable           1,767
Fragrance atomizer           326
Multimedia Package           2,167
Interior Package           2,325
Upholstered instrument panel           605
Advanced Parking Assist Package           1,432
Lighting Package           1,293
14-way power passenger seat           400
Panoramic sunroof           1,376
Rear air vents with automatic controls           735
Special order charge           233
Rear side airbags           391
Sunshades, second row           353
Metallic paint (extra cost)           670
Options (change) 12,400 12,900 7,410 1,150 1,150 20,670
Options (change) 11,534 11,999 6,893 1,070 1,070 19,227
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $107,725 $104,182 $149,785 $164,275 $226,175 $60,545
Total Invoice $100,251 $96,673 $139,367 $152,960 $210,555 $56,376

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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: $42,712
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,439
Model Year201520152015201520152016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLC
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMGGLC300
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12241hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20235/60-18
Total Price$107,725$104,182$149,785$164,275$226,175$60,545
Adjustments for Features-400-925-3,200-12,800-13,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,325$103,257$146,585$151,475$212,575$60,545
Cost Above Minimum$4,068$0$43,328$48,218$109,318$0
Total Invoice$100,251$96,673$139,367$152,960$210,555$56,376
Adjustments for Features-372-858-2,977-11,918-12,6610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,879$95,815$136,390$141,042$197,894$56,376
Cost Above Minimum$4,064$0$40,575$45,227$102,079$0

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

Model Year201520152015201520152016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLC
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMGGLC300
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1400
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote climate control     $25
Remote start via app     $75
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row     $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50$50 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150 $150
Trailer sway control     $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover     $75
Roof rails     $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0     
Rear spoiler $200   $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450$450 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200 
Heated front row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row armrests   $100$100 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather headliner    $1000 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats   $150$150 
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75 
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500$500 
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Power-folding second row seats     $700
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Suggestive steering     $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Total Value of Features$7,200$7,725$10,000$19,600$20,400$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$925$3,200$12,800$13,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-372-858-2,977-11,918-12,6610

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

Model Year20152016
ModelS-ClassGLC
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in113.1 in
Length206.5 in183.3 in
Width74.8 in74.4 in
Height58.7 in64.5 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested112542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested112542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Fragrance atomizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Fragrance atomizer200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested1790100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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