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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: $48,450

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $23,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,121

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $21,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelGLGLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,200 $81,300 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $54,126 $75,609 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
Premium II Package 8,650          
Leather seating surfaces 2,130          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   720 720 720 720
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 570 700 700 700  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 750          
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    
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970 970
Rear side airbags     420 420 420 420
Proximity key     650 650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660 660
Wood trim     325 325 0 0
AMG Leather Package           3,090
Premium II Package 8,044          
Leather seating surfaces 1,981          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   669 669 669 669
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 530 651 651 651  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 698          
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    
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902 902
Rear side airbags     391 391 391 391
Proximity key     605 605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614 614
Wood trim     302 302 0 0
AMG Leather Package           2,874
Options (change) 12,820 570 12,775 12,775 9,950 10,590
Options (change) 11,923 530 11,882 11,882 9,255 9,850
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $71,895 $82,745 $48,450 $51,670 $51,400 $72,095
Total Invoice $66,924 $77,014 $45,121 $48,116 $47,865 $67,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,096
Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelGLGLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8382hp V8201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$71,895$82,745$48,450$51,670$51,400$72,095
Adjustments for Features-7,205-8,2300-1,700-200-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,690$74,515$48,450$49,970$51,200$71,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,825$0$1,520$2,750$23,045
Total Invoice$66,924$77,014$45,121$48,116$47,865$67,230
Adjustments for Features-6,707-7,6600-1,583-186-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,217$69,354$45,121$46,533$47,679$66,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,137$0$1,412$2,558$21,549

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

Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelGLGLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700  
RWD  $0 $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125    
Power liftgate$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0    
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Trailer sway control$25$25    
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40    
Cargo cover$75$75    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat$50$50    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300    
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Running boards $350    
Wheel-lip moldings $75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
iPod integration$100$100    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Heated second row seats $200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$10,405$11,430$3,200$4,900$3,400$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,205$8,230$0$1,700$200$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,707-7,6600-1,583-186-560

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

Model Year20092012
ModelGLC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in108.7 in
Length200.6 in180.7 in
Width76.0 in69.7 in
Height72.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in33.4 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 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
HD radio50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested386571%
Total Not Requested161529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 radio200Yes
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 Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 radio200Yes
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 Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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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