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

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

Lowest Total Price: $47,380

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $53,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,125

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $49,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimG550G55 AMGC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $100,250 $119,450 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $93,232 $111,088 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660 660
Wood trim     325 325 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     700 700 700  
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970 970
AMG Leather Package           3,090
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614 614
Wood trim     302 302 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     651 651 651  
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902 902
AMG Leather Package           2,874
Options (change) 0 0 11,705 11,705 8,880 9,520
Options (change) 0 0 10,886 10,886 8,259 8,854
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $101,125 $120,325 $47,380 $50,600 $50,330 $71,025
Total Invoice $94,107 $111,963 $44,125 $47,120 $46,869 $66,234

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,883
Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimG550G55 AMGC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8500hp V8201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18275/55-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$101,125$120,325$47,380$50,600$50,330$71,025
Adjustments for Features-4,405-4,3050-1,700-200-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,720$116,020$47,380$48,900$50,130$70,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,300$0$1,520$2,750$23,045
Total Invoice$94,107$111,963$44,125$47,120$46,869$66,234
Adjustments for Features-4,099-4,0060-1,583-186-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,008$107,957$44,125$45,537$46,683$65,674
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,949$0$1,412$2,558$21,549

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

Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimG550G55 AMGC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200$1200$1200
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000    
AWD w/low range$2200$2200    
RWD  $0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Front side airbags  $350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250$250    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat$50$50    
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150    
Lockable front differential$150$150    
Lockable rear differential$150$150    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Chrome brush guard$750$750    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
External spare tire shell$100$100    
Externally-mounted spare$0$0    
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Running boards$350$350    
Skid plates$150$150    
Tow hook(s), front$40$40    
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
iPod integration$100$100    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog lights$125$125    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Door sill trim plates$100    $100
Heated second row seats$200$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$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$50$50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$8,005$7,905$3,600$5,300$3,800$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,405$4,305$0$1,700$200$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,099-4,0060-1,583-186-560

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

Model Year20092012
ModelG-ClassC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length184.5 in180.7 in
Width71.8 in69.7 in
Height76.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,511 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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