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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: $49,300

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $26,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,912

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $24,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGLGL
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930 $62,570 $85,300
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805 $58,190 $79,329
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500        
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 985  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660    
Wood trim 325 325 0 0    
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700   600 600
Proximity key 650 650 650 650    
AMG Leather Package       3,090    
Leather seating surfaces         1,930  
Premium 2 Package         6,330  
Blind spot warning system         600  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325        
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 916  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 670  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614    
Wood trim 302 302 0 0    
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651   558 558
Proximity key 605 605 605 605    
AMG Leather Package       2,874    
Leather seating surfaces         1,795  
Premium 2 Package         5,887  
Blind spot warning system         558  
Options (change) 13,625 13,625 10,800 11,440 11,965 600
Options (change) 12,673 12,673 10,046 10,641 11,128 558
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $49,300 $52,520 $52,250 $72,945 $75,410 $86,775
Total Invoice $45,912 $48,907 $48,656 $68,021 $70,193 $80,762

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,961
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGLGL
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12610, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$49,300$52,520$52,250$72,945$75,410$86,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-200-600-5,715-8,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,300$50,820$52,050$72,345$69,695$78,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,750$23,045$0$8,650
Total Invoice$45,912$48,907$48,656$68,021$70,193$80,762
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-186-559-5,320-7,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,912$47,324$48,470$67,462$64,873$72,916
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,558$21,550$0$8,043

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

Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGLGL
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125$125
Power liftgate    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control    $250$250
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$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$150  
Console without shifter    $150$150
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents$100$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$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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
iPod integration    $100$100
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer   $100  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Heated second row seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 $150
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$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$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,475$5,175$3,675$4,075$9,190$11,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$200$600$5,715$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-186-559-5,320-7,846

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

Model Year20122012
ModelC-ClassGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in121.1 in
Length180.7 in200.6 in
Width69.7 in76.0 in
Height56.3 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested261575%
Total Not Requested85025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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