Multimedia Package or not?
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I'm struggling with the multimedia option too. I almost never use Nav, just my iphone. One disarable part of MM may be better microphones for Siri and phone calls. Any input?
I want, but don't need, adaptive cruise control. That functionality requires the purchase of both MM and the Driver's assistance package.
I think MB is fair in how they do options on this car. The car in the 40K's seems like a particularly good value. But of course with a couple of bigger packages it is easy to bump up to $55K.
I want, but don't need, adaptive cruise control. That functionality requires the purchase of both MM and the Driver's assistance package.
I think MB is fair in how they do options on this car. The car in the 40K's seems like a particularly good value. But of course with a couple of bigger packages it is easy to bump up to $55K.
Even without all packages, purely GLC priced at around 40K is really competitive.
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I order MM package on my GLC build list as well. Never use Mercedes system before. Would any GLC owner mind to share your actual experience on Command Navigation? Is it accurate enough? Find every address/POI you want? Quickly positioning and re-calculate the route?
I order not only MM package but also HUD. I am hoping Navigation is good enough and I can enjoy the information and guidance from HUD!
Thanks!
I order not only MM package but also HUD. I am hoping Navigation is good enough and I can enjoy the information and guidance from HUD!
Thanks!
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Current: '19 E450 Cabriolet - Past: '19 C300 Coupe, '12 SLK350, '16 E350, '14 C250 (x2), '09 CLK350
There is no question the value of the multimedia package is definitely diluted with the rear-view camera requirement.
Harp on about resale value all you want, but especially if you're just leasing for a few years, the extra inch and a half screen and the integrated navi are most likely not worth it. Unless you're a traveling salesperson or something. Then it might be convenient.
Once in-car navs like Mercedes' catch up to the accuracy and timeliness of phone navs, and voice commands catch up to Siri, it'll make more sense. That will most likely happen when they are more closely integrated with your phone.
So the best answer is: Get what YOU think YOU need for your situation.
If you're concerned about resale value when you're buying a brand new Mercedes, you might want to head over to the Lexus dealership, frankly.
Harp on about resale value all you want, but especially if you're just leasing for a few years, the extra inch and a half screen and the integrated navi are most likely not worth it. Unless you're a traveling salesperson or something. Then it might be convenient.
Once in-car navs like Mercedes' catch up to the accuracy and timeliness of phone navs, and voice commands catch up to Siri, it'll make more sense. That will most likely happen when they are more closely integrated with your phone.
So the best answer is: Get what YOU think YOU need for your situation.
If you're concerned about resale value when you're buying a brand new Mercedes, you might want to head over to the Lexus dealership, frankly.
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There is no question the value of the multimedia package is definitely diluted with the rear-view camera requirement.
Harp on about resale value all you want, but especially if you're just leasing for a few years, the extra inch and a half screen and the integrated navi are most likely not worth it. Unless you're a traveling salesperson or something. Then it might be convenient.
Once in-car navs like Mercedes' catch up to the accuracy and timeliness of phone navs, and voice commands catch up to Siri, it'll make more sense. That will most likely happen when they are more closely integrated with your phone.
So the best answer is: Get what YOU think YOU need for your situation.
If you're concerned about resale value when you're buying a brand new Mercedes, you might want to head over to the Lexus dealership, frankly.
Harp on about resale value all you want, but especially if you're just leasing for a few years, the extra inch and a half screen and the integrated navi are most likely not worth it. Unless you're a traveling salesperson or something. Then it might be convenient.
Once in-car navs like Mercedes' catch up to the accuracy and timeliness of phone navs, and voice commands catch up to Siri, it'll make more sense. That will most likely happen when they are more closely integrated with your phone.
So the best answer is: Get what YOU think YOU need for your situation.
If you're concerned about resale value when you're buying a brand new Mercedes, you might want to head over to the Lexus dealership, frankly.
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I personally prefer large screen nav rather than a phone mounted to the dash or sitting in my lap (dangerous?) even if the mobile app is better. It wasn't long ago I carried maps in my car and a list of directions on the passenger seat. The other problem with MB (and other manufacturers) is how they bundle their options. If you want distronic, you have to get multimedia. Fair? No. But what are you gonna do...
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There is no question the value of the multimedia package is definitely diluted with the rear-view camera requirement.
Harp on about resale value all you want, but especially if you're just leasing for a few years, the extra inch and a half screen and the integrated navi are most likely not worth it. Unless you're a traveling salesperson or something. Then it might be convenient.
Once in-car navs like Mercedes' catch up to the accuracy and timeliness of phone navs, and voice commands catch up to Siri, it'll make more sense. That will most likely happen when they are more closely integrated with your phone.
So the best answer is: Get what YOU think YOU need for your situation.
If you're concerned about resale value when you're buying a brand new Mercedes, you might want to head over to the Lexus dealership, frankly.
Harp on about resale value all you want, but especially if you're just leasing for a few years, the extra inch and a half screen and the integrated navi are most likely not worth it. Unless you're a traveling salesperson or something. Then it might be convenient.
Once in-car navs like Mercedes' catch up to the accuracy and timeliness of phone navs, and voice commands catch up to Siri, it'll make more sense. That will most likely happen when they are more closely integrated with your phone.
So the best answer is: Get what YOU think YOU need for your situation.
If you're concerned about resale value when you're buying a brand new Mercedes, you might want to head over to the Lexus dealership, frankly.
My experience in a car with Nav is that "Nav" is now usually provided by a passenger looking at a smart phone giving directions.
Keeping a car for 4/5 years, MM Nav would be nice to have on long road trips. From me that comes out to hundreds of dollars per trip for the feature. That may be worth it, but it also seems extravagant.
I really just want Carplay.
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In this day and age, you would think that these cars with infotainment screens would just come standard with navigation. Afterall, was that why these infotainment screens came about in the first place? I may be going a bit old school but that last 12 and maybe 5 years for less expensive cars, if you had an infotainment screen, you had nav with the radio and sometimes dvd capability and a backup camera. If you didn't ask for nav, well you ended up with a standard radio/cd play sometimes with satellite radio.
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The ONLY way to get navigation on the GLC is through the multimedia package. The initial ordering guide for the GLC did show the pre-wiring for the Garmin SD card, but shortly after it was removed. I would guess at some point next year, CarPlay will be available in the GLC, but no confirmation of this happening yet.
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http://configurator.mercedes-benz-accessories.com/en-MB/glc-x253-1903/Telematics/Navigation/Garmin®_MAP_PILOT_for_models_without_Code_355_A205 8204800;jsessionid=3C3C70D156E3F48FE059FAF3EC22614 2?0-1.ILinkListener-basePanel-contentPagePanel-pdfdownloadbutton&id=1455090389121
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The price of the multimedia package is high. The Garmin is ok. I have had both on my Mercedes I have owned. I agree the apps on my iPhone are superior but they do not work in areas without cell service. I will not buy a car without built in Nav that uses GPS from past experience driving in the middle of nowhere!
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On the MBUSA website, under the "Owners" tab, select "How-To Videos", 2016 GLC-Class: Go to "System Settings". The last video shows how to use Garmin Map Pilot. Were it not available on the GLC, would it be shown here?
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(FYI, in Taiwan, handwritten touch pad on GLC is optional. Only knob comes as standard)
Maybe Mercedes just put all videos there, and that doesn't mean GLC in US market support Garmin.
Just my guess.....
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The base Audio System is Audio 20 USB. The GLC (US version) has standard Audio 20 with Touchpad AND wiring to connect a GPS antenna.
To be able to use the Garmin Map Pilot you need:
Garmin Map Pilot preparation (code 355 ), which interfaces with Audio 20/Touchpad and, of course, you need the Garmin Map Pilot SD card.
Code 355 can be retrofitted. It is the GPS Antenna and wiring. The retrofit GPS antenna is placed under the intrument cluster and is connected to the head unit behind the panel.
Code 355 was (is ?) a standard prep on the US version C-Class, but apparently that configuration did not carry over to the US version of the GLC.
To be able to use the Garmin Map Pilot you need:
Garmin Map Pilot preparation (code 355 ), which interfaces with Audio 20/Touchpad and, of course, you need the Garmin Map Pilot SD card.
Code 355 can be retrofitted. It is the GPS Antenna and wiring. The retrofit GPS antenna is placed under the intrument cluster and is connected to the head unit behind the panel.
Code 355 was (is ?) a standard prep on the US version C-Class, but apparently that configuration did not carry over to the US version of the GLC.
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I would only order with multimedia. Living in NY metro area, it's great having traffic knowledge to avoid it. Plus, the car at resale time is much more desireable and retains higher resale value. The cost of ownership is purchase price minus trade in offer. Also life is too short not to have all the features to add to your driving pleasure.
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My previous car's Satnav hadn't worked in years, so I had gotten very used to relying on Google Maps in a phone holder and didn't really think I would get much use out of the GPS in my new car.
In Australia, they package the COMAND Online and Burmester sound system together however and I definitely wanted the better speakers - so had to get the COMAND as well.
Even after a few days, I find that I am using the COMAND heaps (which I didn't expect) and massively prefer it to Google Maps on my phone. It is a bit more annoying to input addresses, etc. as this takes significantly longer than on the phone, but I understand in the US you guys have an app that will let you send addresses to your car GPS? The positives far outweigh that though. Having the navigation on the big screen is great, and I am also finding that the map display itself is much clearer/more intuitive than Google Maps. There is never any lag, hangs, or delay - plus it works when there's no reception. With Google Maps, I also found that which turns to take, etc. could often be unclear on complex intersections - with the COMAND, it always seems to be crystal clear.
In Australia, they package the COMAND Online and Burmester sound system together however and I definitely wanted the better speakers - so had to get the COMAND as well.
Even after a few days, I find that I am using the COMAND heaps (which I didn't expect) and massively prefer it to Google Maps on my phone. It is a bit more annoying to input addresses, etc. as this takes significantly longer than on the phone, but I understand in the US you guys have an app that will let you send addresses to your car GPS? The positives far outweigh that though. Having the navigation on the big screen is great, and I am also finding that the map display itself is much clearer/more intuitive than Google Maps. There is never any lag, hangs, or delay - plus it works when there's no reception. With Google Maps, I also found that which turns to take, etc. could often be unclear on complex intersections - with the COMAND, it always seems to be crystal clear.
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Man this is a bummer
I bought one of the first GLC in SoCal back in November. Dealer told me I can add a SD card for the Map Pilot later. After taking delivery, I searched back and forth for that SD Card slot, which could not be found. I was hoping the forums have some kind of work around... But I guess not...
Does anyone know would a USB SD card reader work?
On a side note, I took delivery on a rainy night only to find the side view mirror has a small scratch...
I bought one of the first GLC in SoCal back in November. Dealer told me I can add a SD card for the Map Pilot later. After taking delivery, I searched back and forth for that SD Card slot, which could not be found. I was hoping the forums have some kind of work around... But I guess not...
Does anyone know would a USB SD card reader work?
On a side note, I took delivery on a rainy night only to find the side view mirror has a small scratch...
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From what I understand, Harman/Becker map requires pre wire at factory as is not available in the USA for GLC. Hence, no SD slot. As far as the scratch. Dealer should take care of if was there on delivery. They can repair or replace mirror.
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I contacted my dealer to see if they could install the voice command module only, since I basically have buttons for voice control on my steering wheel that do absolutely nothing, he said the specialist would be back on Thursday, so I won't know until then. I won't get my hopes up...
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For those interested I have an answer from a reliable source regarding my inquiry above:
"Thank you for reaching out to us. Unfortunately, this will not fit in your vehicle. It will only fit the W205 C Class. It appears that there is not currently a navigation update available for your vehicle either."
Hopefully, a GLC Garmin SD card will be available soon.
"Thank you for reaching out to us. Unfortunately, this will not fit in your vehicle. It will only fit the W205 C Class. It appears that there is not currently a navigation update available for your vehicle either."
Hopefully, a GLC Garmin SD card will be available soon.
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I believe it is an option for the 2017's. Not sure how all this integrates, but the SD Card reader is shown as a $650 or so option... and in the description "Garmin" is there.
