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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: $50,230

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $30,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,776

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $27,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelC-ClassGLSGLSGLS
TrimC300 Sport SedanGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,990 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $31,611 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Premium 1 Package 1,995 3,830    
Multimedia Package 2,700      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Lighting Package 985 1,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Wood trim 325      
Rear spoiler 300      
Rear side airbags 420      
Rearview camera 460      
Heated front seats 750      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Proximity key 1,140      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660      
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800    
Special order charge   250    
Premium 1 Package 1,855 3,562    
Multimedia Package 2,511      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Lighting Package 916 1,293    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 670    
Wood trim 302      
Rear spoiler 279      
Rear side airbags 391      
Rearview camera 428      
Heated front seats 698      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Proximity key 1,060      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614      
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744    
Special order charge   233    
Options (change) 15,365 9,700 1,090 0
Options (change) 14,290 9,023 1,014 0
Destination 875 995 995 995
Total Price $50,230 $80,245 $97,035 $126,295
Total Invoice $46,776 $74,700 $90,313 $117,524

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,950
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelC-ClassGLSGLSGLS
TrimC300 Sport SedanGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$50,230$80,245$97,035$126,295
Adjustments for Features0-9,640-13,380-17,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,230$70,605$83,655$109,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,050$38,460
Total Invoice$46,776$74,700$90,313$117,524
Adjustments for Features0-8,974-12,453-16,033
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,776$65,726$77,860$101,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,134$35,765

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

Model Year2011201820182018
ModelC-ClassGLSGLSGLS
TrimC300 Sport SedanGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Power door closers  $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$3,400$13,040$16,780$20,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,640$13,380$17,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,974-12,453-16,033

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

Model Year20112018
ModelC-ClassGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in121.1 in
Length182.3 in202.0 in
Width69.7 in76.1 in
Height56.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 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
12.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.449.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.493.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested126552%
Total Not Requested117548%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

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