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

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

Lowest Total Price: $51,770

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $18,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,212

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $17,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelGLGLC-ClassC-Class
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550C300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $77,375 $38,950 $45,490
Base Invoice $51,987 $71,959 $36,224 $42,306
Premium II Package 8,600      
Leather seating surfaces 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710   720 720
iPod integration 375 375    
Proximity key 1,110 1,110    
Voice control for nav and audio 510      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 550    
Heated steering wheel   0 250 250
Blind spot warning system     550 550
Garmin Map Pilot     600 600
Parktronic Package     970 970
Rearview camera     460 460
Interior Package     2,880 2,880
Premium 2 Package     2,220 2,220
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,190  
Wood trim     325 325
Power trunk closer     250 250
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
Luxury Package       325
Premium II Package 7,998      
Leather seating surfaces 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660   669 669
iPod integration 349 349    
Proximity key 1,032 1,032    
Voice control for nav and audio 474      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 512    
Heated steering wheel   0 233 233
Blind spot warning system     512 512
Garmin Map Pilot     558 558
Parktronic Package     902 902
Rearview camera     428 428
Interior Package     2,678 2,678
Premium 2 Package     2,065 2,065
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,107  
Wood trim     302 302
Power trunk closer     233 233
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
Luxury Package       303
Options (change) 13,955 2,035 11,895 11,030
Options (change) 12,978 1,893 11,063 10,259
Destination 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043
Total Price $70,730 $80,285 $51,770 $53,402
Total Invoice $65,840 $74,727 $48,212 $49,447

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,692
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelGLGLC-ClassC-Class
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550C300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8382hp V8241hp I4208hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18295/40-21225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$70,730$80,285$51,770$53,402
Adjustments for Features-2,080-4,1550-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,650$76,130$51,770$52,977
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,480$0$1,207
Total Invoice$65,840$74,727$48,212$49,447
Adjustments for Features-1,936-3,8670-394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,904$70,860$48,212$49,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,956$0$841

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

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelGLGLC-ClassC-Class
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550C300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
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 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0
6 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards $350  
Skid plates $150  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$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  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Suggestive steering  $0$0
Total Value of Features$11,055$13,130$8,975$9,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,080$4,155$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,936-3,8670-394

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

Model Year20082016
ModelGLC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in111.8 in
Length200.6 in184.5 in
Width76.0 in71.3 in
Height72.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested400070%
Total Not Requested169030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 seats300No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

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