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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,665

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $24,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,665

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $22,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGLGL
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55GL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $55,900 $77,375
Base Invoice $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $51,987 $71,959
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Power driver seat 600          
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 710  
Rear side airbags 385 385 385      
Heated front seats 680 680 680      
Folding second row seats 290 290 290      
CD changer, remote 420 420 420 430    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820      
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210    
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500    
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765    
Wood trim       775    
Premium II Package         8,600  
Leather seating surfaces         2,100  
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665      
Power driver seat 558          
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 660  
Rear side airbags 358 358 358      
Heated front seats 633 633 633      
Folding second row seats 270 270 270      
CD changer, remote 391 391 391 400    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763      
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055    
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465    
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711    
Wood trim       721    
Premium II Package         7,998  
Leather seating surfaces         1,953  
Options (change) 9,940 9,340 9,340 6,160 11,410 0
Options (change) 9,246 8,688 8,688 5,729 10,611 0
Destination 775 775 775 775 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $43,665 $47,665 $48,265 $62,685 $68,185 $78,250
Total Invoice $40,665 $44,385 $44,943 $58,443 $63,473 $72,834

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,254
Model Year200620062006200620082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGLGL
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55GL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T7T5T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18265/60-18295/40-21
Total Price$43,665$47,665$48,265$62,685$68,185$78,250
Adjustments for Features-9250-1,225-1,200-9,040-11,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,740$47,665$47,040$61,485$59,145$67,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$4,300$18,745$0$7,990
Total Invoice$40,665$44,385$44,943$58,443$63,473$72,834
Adjustments for Features-8610-1,141-1,119-8,415-10,346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,804$44,385$43,802$57,324$55,058$62,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,581$3,998$17,520$0$7,430

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year200620062006200620082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGLGL
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55GL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 $1200$1200
6-speed manual $150    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000  
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125$125
Power liftgate    $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control    $250$250
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75
Trailer sway control    $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net    $40$40
Cargo cover    $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Roof rack     $300
Roof rails    $250 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers   $0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat    $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300$300
Rear spoiler   $200  
Running boards     $350
Skid plates     $150
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Rear seat audio controls    $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights    $50$50
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100  
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding third row seats    $1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,900$1,975$3,200$3,175$11,015$13,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0$1,225$1,200$9,040$11,115
Value of Feature Adjustments-8610-1,141-1,119-8,415-10,346

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062008
ModelC-ClassGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in121.1 in
Length178.4 in200.6 in
Width68.0 in76.0 in
Height55.6 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.5,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.283.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested340060%
Total Not Requested229040%

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