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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: $72,945

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $53,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,021

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $49,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelC-ClassGLS
TrimC63 AMGAMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $58,930 $125,300
Base Invoice $54,805 $116,529
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Lane departure warning 850  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rear side airbags 420  
Wood trim 0  
Proximity key 650  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Lane departure warning 791  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Rear side airbags 391  
Wood trim 0  
Proximity key 605  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Options (change) 11,440 0
Options (change) 10,641 0
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $72,945 $126,295
Total Invoice $68,021 $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 C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,633
Model Year20122018
ModelC-ClassGLS
TrimC63 AMGAMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine451hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18295/40-21
Total Price$72,945$126,295
Adjustments for Features0-14,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,945$111,390
Total Invoice$68,021$117,524
Adjustments for Features0-13,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,021$103,654

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

Model Year20122018
ModelC-ClassGLS
TrimC63 AMGAMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$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
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
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
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet $150
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
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Chronometer$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,125$20,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,870

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS features.

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

Model Year20122018
ModelC-ClassGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in121.1 in
Length180.7 in202.0 in
Width69.7 in76.1 in
Height56.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,924 lb.5,754 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 Room55.0 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

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