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

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

Lowest Total Price: $50,270

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $3,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,814

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $2,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGLKGLK
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportGLK250GLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $39,400 $37,900
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $36,642 $35,247
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500   3,450 3,450
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,970 2,970
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970 970
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,850 1,850
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720
Wood trim 325 325 0    
Rear spoiler 300 300   410 410
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 750 750
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Heated front seats       750 750
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325   3,209 3,209
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,762 2,762
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902 902
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,721 1,721
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 670 670
Wood trim 302 302 0    
Rear spoiler 279 279   381 381
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 698 698
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Heated front seats       698 698
Options (change) 14,595 14,595 11,470 14,660 14,660
Options (change) 13,575 13,575 10,669 13,637 13,637
Destination 875 875 875 925 925
Total Price $50,270 $53,490 $52,920 $54,985 $53,485
Total Invoice $46,814 $49,809 $49,279 $51,204 $49,809

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,536
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGLKGLK
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportGLK250GLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6200hp I4 D302hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/50-19235/50-19
Total Price$50,270$53,490$52,920$54,985$53,485
Adjustments for Features0-1,7000-3,065-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,270$51,790$52,920$51,920$52,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,650$0$200
Total Invoice$46,814$49,809$49,279$51,204$49,809
Adjustments for Features0-1,5830-2,854-1,271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,814$48,226$49,279$48,350$48,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,465$0$188

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

Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGLKGLK
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportGLK250GLK350
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
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote app   $25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat   $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,625$4,325$2,625$5,690$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$0$3,065$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,5830-2,854-1,271

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

Model Year20122015
ModelC-ClassGLK
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in108.5 in
Length180.7 in178.3 in
Width69.7 in74.3 in
Height56.3 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.4,080 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.454.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
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, leather250No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
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, leather250No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
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, leather250No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested202582%
Total Not Requested45018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
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
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested202582%
Total Not Requested45018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
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
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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