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

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

Lowest Total Price: $62,255

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $62,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,043

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $58,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelC-ClassGLS
TrimC55AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $54,450 $124,100
Base Invoice $50,639 $115,413
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Satellite radio 500  
Wood trim 775  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Navigation system 2,210  
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Satellite radio 465  
Wood trim 721  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Navigation system 2,055  
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Options (change) 5,730 0
Options (change) 5,329 0
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $62,255 $125,025
Total Invoice $58,043 $116,338

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,843
Model Year20062017
ModelC-ClassGLS
TrimC55AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine362hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18295/40-21
Total Price$62,255$125,025
Adjustments for Features0-17,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,255$107,345
Total Invoice$58,043$116,338
Adjustments for Features0-16,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,043$99,886

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

Model Year20062017
ModelC-ClassGLS
TrimC55AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Running boards $350
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power release, second row seats $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,950$21,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$17,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-16,452

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

Model Year20062017
ModelC-ClassGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in121.1 in
Length178.4 in202.0 in
Width68.0 in76.1 in
Height55.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.5,754 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.249.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.293.8 ft3

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