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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: $30,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,151

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $28,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGLGL
TrimC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $62,570 $85,300
Base Invoice $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $58,190 $79,329
Premium II Package 2,750 1,350 1,080    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550   1,930  
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 2 Package       6,330  
Lighting Package       985  
Premium II Package 2,558 1,256 1,004    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442   1,795  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 670  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Wood trim     0    
Premium 2 Package       5,887  
Lighting Package       916  
Options (change) 8,985 7,585 5,765 9,965 0
Options (change) 8,357 7,055 5,361 9,268 0
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $43,110 $45,310 $62,140 $73,410 $86,175
Total Invoice $40,151 $42,197 $57,970 $68,333 $80,204

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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: $22,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,931
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGLGL
TrimC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGGL450 / GL350GL550
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, 12610, 12610, 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$73,410$86,175
Adjustments for Features0-275-575-7,790-11,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,110$45,035$61,565$65,620$75,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$18,455$0$9,450
Total Invoice$40,151$42,197$57,970$68,333$80,204
Adjustments for Features0-256-536-7,251-10,336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,151$41,941$57,434$61,082$69,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,790$17,283$0$8,786

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

Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGLGL
TrimC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGGL450 / GL350GL550
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$100
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$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 cover   $75$75
Cargo net    $40
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
Skid plates    $150
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
HD radio   $50$50
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Chronometer  $100  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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
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$3,050$3,325$3,625$10,840$14,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$575$7,790$11,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-536-7,251-10,336

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

Model Year20082012
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.5,347 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%
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 GL GL450 / GL350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested159046%
Total Not Requested187554%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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