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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: $53,400

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $33,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,728

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $31,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassGL
TrimC300C350eGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $85,300
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $79,329
Blind spot warning system 550 550  
Wood trim 325 325  
Interior Package 2,880 2,880  
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220  
Parktronic Package 970 970  
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,190    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 225
Power trunk closer 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Luxury Package   325  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     600
Blind spot warning system 512 512  
Wood trim 302 302  
Interior Package 2,678 2,678  
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065  
Parktronic Package 902 902  
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,107    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Heated steering wheel 233 233 209
Power trunk closer 233 233  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Luxury Package   303  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     558
Options (change) 13,525 12,660 825
Options (change) 12,579 11,775 767
Destination 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0
Total Price $53,400 $55,032 $87,000
Total Invoice $49,728 $50,963 $80,971

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,794
Model Year201620162012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassGL
TrimC300C350eGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH382hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18295/40-21
Total Price$53,400$55,032$87,000
Adjustments for Features0-425-4,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,400$54,607$82,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,207$0
Total Invoice$49,728$50,963$80,971
Adjustments for Features0-394-4,449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,728$50,569$76,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$841$0

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

Model Year201620162012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassGL
TrimC300C350eGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Eco accelerator $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0 
6 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,200$7,625$11,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-394-4,449

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

Model Year20162012
ModelC-ClassGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in121.1 in
Length184.5 in200.6 in
Width71.3 in76.0 in
Height56.8 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
12.6 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.683.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested180092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested180092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

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