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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: $2,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,198

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $2,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGLK
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $35,880
Base Invoice $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $33,368
designo Package 3,800 3,100 3,100 500  
Heated front seats 580       750
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 3,000
Premium 1 Package 1,250       3,200
Power trunk closer 250        
Rear spoiler 350       410
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850   850  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   700      
Leather seating surfaces         1,780
Lighting Package         985
Illuminated door sill trim plates         700
Telematics service, such as OnStar         660
Proximity key         650
designo Package 3,534 2,883 2,883 465  
Heated front seats 539       698
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,790
Premium 1 Package 1,163       2,976
Power trunk closer 233        
Rear spoiler 326       381
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 669
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791   791  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   651      
Leather seating surfaces         1,655
Lighting Package         916
Illuminated door sill trim plates         651
Telematics service, such as OnStar         614
Proximity key         605
Options (change) 11,000 8,570 7,020 5,270 12,855
Options (change) 10,232 7,971 6,529 4,902 11,955
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $52,245 $62,965 $74,115 $79,965 $49,610
Total Invoice $48,660 $58,628 $68,997 $74,438 $46,198

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $543
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGLK
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/50-19
Total Price$52,245$62,965$74,115$79,965$49,610
Adjustments for Features-2,060-4,035-2,885-3,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,185$58,930$71,230$76,380$49,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,745$21,045$26,195$0
Total Invoice$48,660$58,628$68,997$74,438$46,198
Adjustments for Features-1,919-3,757-2,686-3,3370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,741$54,871$66,311$71,101$46,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,130$19,570$24,360$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGLK
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $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
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration    $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Boost gauge $75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Cornering lights    $50
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   $100
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,325$9,300$8,150$8,850$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,060$4,035$2,885$3,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,919-3,757-2,686-3,3370

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

Model Year20182012
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?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
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

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
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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