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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: $58,672

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $27,413

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,349

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $25,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassGLSGLS
TrimC300C350eGLS450GLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $69,550 $94,950
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $64,682 $88,304
Wood trim 325 325    
Multimedia Package 2,230 2,230    
Sport Package 2,175      
Interior Package 2,880 2,880    
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220    
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Lighting Package 800 800 1,390  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,250 1,375
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,190      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,090 1,090
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250
Power trunk closer 250 250    
Luxury Package   325    
Premium 1 Package     3,830  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     800  
Special order charge     250  
Multicontour seats     1,100  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     570  
Wood trim 302 302    
Multimedia Package 2,074 2,074    
Sport Package 2,023      
Interior Package 2,678 2,678    
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065    
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Lighting Package 744 744 1,293  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,093 1,279
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,107      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 670  
Rear spoiler 326 326    
Sunshades, second row 354 354 353 353
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,014 1,014
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233 233
Power trunk closer 233 233    
Luxury Package   303    
Premium 1 Package     3,562  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     744  
Special order charge     233  
Multicontour seats     1,023  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     530  
Options (change) 19,340 16,300 15,540 3,095
Options (change) 17,988 15,161 14,455 2,879
Destination 925 925 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0
Total Price $59,215 $58,672 $86,085 $99,040
Total Invoice $55,137 $54,349 $80,132 $92,178

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,423
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,138
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassGLSGLS
TrimC300C350eGLS450GLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6449hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 1380, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$59,215$58,672$86,085$99,040
Adjustments for Features0-50-5,040-6,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,215$58,622$81,045$92,360
Cost Above Minimum$593$0$0$11,315
Total Invoice$55,137$54,349$80,132$92,178
Adjustments for Features0-46-4,691-6,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,137$54,303$75,441$85,961
Cost Above Minimum$834$0$0$10,520

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

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassGLSGLS
TrimC300C350eGLS450GLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Eco accelerator $100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Power door closers   $300
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0  
6 kWh battery pack $0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards   $350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Cornering lights$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Metal pedals$75   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Suggestive steering$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,100$3,150$8,140$9,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$5,040$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-4,691-6,217

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

Model Year20162018
ModelC-ClassGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in121.1 in
Length184.5 in202.0 in
Width71.3 in76.1 in
Height56.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
12.6 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.649.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.693.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested72564%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested239092%
Total Not Requested2008%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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