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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: $43,110

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $18,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,151

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $17,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGLGL
TrimC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $58,200 $81,300
Base Invoice $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $54,126 $75,609
Premium II Package 2,750 1,350 1,080    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550   2,130  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 720  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Wood trim     0    
Premium II Package 2,558 1,256 1,004    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442   1,981  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 670  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Wood trim     0    
Options (change) 8,985 7,585 5,765 2,850 0
Options (change) 8,357 7,055 5,361 2,651 0
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $43,110 $45,310 $62,140 $61,925 $82,175
Total Invoice $40,151 $42,197 $57,970 $57,652 $76,484

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,917
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGLGL
TrimC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 1280, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$43,110$45,310$62,140$61,925$82,175
Adjustments for Features0-275-575-3,850-10,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,110$45,035$61,565$58,075$71,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$18,455$0$13,595
Total Invoice$40,151$42,197$57,970$57,652$76,484
Adjustments for Features0-256-536-3,584-9,777
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,151$41,941$57,434$54,068$66,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,790$17,283$0$12,639

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

Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGLGL
TrimC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125
Power liftgate    $350
Proximity key    $250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0
Hill descent control   $250$250
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net    $40
Cargo cover   $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat   $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200  
Running boards    $350
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 $0
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 $100
Media drive$15$15$15 $15
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
SD Card slot$25$25$25 $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Chronometer  $100  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights    $50
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,065$5,340$5,640$8,915$15,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$575$3,850$10,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-536-3,584-9,777

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

Model Year20082009
ModelC-ClassGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in121.1 in
Length182.3 in200.6 in
Width69.7 in76.0 in
Height56.3 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.5,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 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
12.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.483.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested180079%
Total Not Requested47521%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested119077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested119077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested119077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%

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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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