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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: $79,260

Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43   
Difference: $26,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLC
TrimS450S560AMG S63AMG S65AMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $89,900 $99,900 $147,500 $229,500 $54,900
Heated steering wheel 490 490     250
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Premium Package 4,500 4,500      
Rear spoiler 500 500      
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  
Paint, matte finish 3,950 3,950 3,950 3,950  
Black exterior trim (optional)     750 750 200
Carbon fiber trim     4,650 3,700 1,150
Paint, special brown         3,950
Premium 3 Package         5,950
Burmester 640W 14 speakers         850
designo Package         3,950
Advanced Parking Assist Package         1,550
Cooled or ventilated front seats         450
Panoramic sunroof         1,480
Rear air vents with automatic controls         790
Special order charge         250
Rear side airbags         420
Sunshades, second row         380
Heated washer fluid system         205
Heated steering wheel 456 456     233
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093    
Premium Package 4,185 4,185      
Rear spoiler 465 465      
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  
Paint, matte finish 3,674 3,674 3,674 3,674  
Black exterior trim (optional)     698 698 186
Carbon fiber trim     4,325 3,441 1,070
Paint, special brown         3,674
Premium 3 Package         5,534
Burmester 640W 14 speakers         791
designo Package         3,674
Advanced Parking Assist Package         1,442
Cooled or ventilated front seats         419
Panoramic sunroof         1,376
Rear air vents with automatic controls         735
Special order charge         233
Rear side airbags         391
Sunshades, second row         353
Heated washer fluid system         191
Options (change) 14,550 14,550 14,460 8,750 23,435
Options (change) 13,534 13,534 13,451 8,139 21,800
Destination 995 995 995 995 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $105,445 $115,445 $162,955 $241,345 $79,260

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,912
Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLC
TrimS450S560AMG S63AMG S65AMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6463hp V8603hp V8621hp V12362hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9T7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131590, 26640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20255/45-20
Total Price$105,445$115,445$162,955$241,345$79,260
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,475-12,325-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,445$115,245$160,480$229,020$77,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,800$55,035$123,575$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLC
TrimS450S560AMG S63AMG S65AMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400 $1400
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 
RWD$0$0 $0 
AWD  $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row    $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Night vision   $1750 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150  $150
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Roof rails    $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia    $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Boost gauge    $75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450 
Carbon fiber trim  $200$200$200
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200 
Heated front row armrests   $100 
Heated second row armrests   $100 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats   $150 
Memory system, second row seats   $150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225 
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75 
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500 
Power recliner, second row seats   $150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150 
Power-folding second row seats    $700
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $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
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $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$7,800$8,000$10,275$20,125$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,475$12,325$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-25-219-574-1,210

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

Model Year20182017
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 Weight4,732 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 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 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 S450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested165062%
Total Not Requested102538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested165062%
Total Not Requested102538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Paint, special brown
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special brown0No
Paint, matte finish1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Fragrance atomizer200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested4680100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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