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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: $49,610

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $450

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,198

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGLK
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $35,880
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704 $33,368
designo Package 4,500 4,500 3,500 3,100 500  
Upholstered instrument panel 350 350        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 310 310        
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625        
Premium 1 Package 1,300 1,300       3,200
Rear spoiler 350 350       410
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720
Premium 3 Package     4,150 2,450 2,450  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700      
Leather seating surfaces           1,780
Multimedia Package           3,000
Lighting Package           985
Heated front seats           750
Illuminated door sill trim plates           700
Telematics service, such as OnStar           660
Proximity key           650
designo Package 4,185 4,185 3,255 2,883 465  
Upholstered instrument panel 326 326        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 288 288        
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581        
Premium 1 Package 1,209 1,209       2,976
Rear spoiler 326 326       381
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670 669
Premium 3 Package     3,860 2,279 2,279  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651      
Leather seating surfaces           1,655
Multimedia Package           2,790
Lighting Package           916
Heated front seats           698
Illuminated door sill trim plates           651
Telematics service, such as OnStar           614
Proximity key           605
Options (change) 9,635 9,635 10,550 7,750 5,150 12,855
Options (change) 8,961 8,961 9,812 7,208 4,790 11,955
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $50,060 $52,567 $63,475 $73,875 $78,875 $49,610
Total Invoice $46,621 $48,670 $59,097 $68,769 $73,419 $46,198

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $411
Model Year201720172017201720172012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGLK
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/50-19
Total Price$50,060$52,567$63,475$73,875$78,875$49,610
Adjustments for Features-895-2,420-5,285-3,485-4,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,165$50,147$58,190$70,390$74,690$49,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$9,025$21,225$25,525$0
Total Invoice$46,621$48,670$59,097$68,769$73,419$46,198
Adjustments for Features-834-2,241-4,920-3,244-3,8960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,787$46,429$54,177$65,525$69,523$46,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$642$8,390$19,738$23,736$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGLK
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100 
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor     $50
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control     $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails     $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat     $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300   
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear bumper protector     $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration     $100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25   $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Cornering lights     $50
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,175$7,700$10,565$8,765$9,465$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$895$2,420$5,285$3,485$4,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-834-2,241-4,920-3,244-3,8960

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

Model Year20172012
ModelC-ClassGLK
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in108.5 in
Length184.5 in178.3 in
Width71.3 in72.4 in
Height56.8 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.654.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Surround sound250No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested119040%
Total Not Requested180060%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109071%
Total Not Requested45029%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109048%
Total Not Requested120052%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested112571%
Total Not Requested45029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested106584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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