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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: $48,395

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $26,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,073

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $24,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201320132013201320132013
ModelGLGLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,950 $84,450 $35,350 $35,770 $38,950 $39,360 $41,400 $59,800
Base Invoice $57,614 $78,539 $32,876 $33,266 $36,224 $36,605 $38,502 $55,614
Lighting Package 985   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Leather seating surfaces 1,930              
Premium 2 Package 6,330              
Obstacle detection, rear 800   970   970   970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   720 720 720 720 720 720
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 600 750 750 750 750 750  
Blind spot warning system 600              
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Lane departure warning     850 850 850 850 850 850
Rear side airbags     420 420 420 420 420 420
Proximity key     650 650 650 650 650 650
Wood trim     325   325   0 0
AMG Leather Package               3,090
Lighting Package 916   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces 1,795              
Premium 2 Package 5,887              
Obstacle detection, rear 744   902   902   902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   669 669 669 669 669 669
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 558 698 698 698 698 698  
Blind spot warning system 558              
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Lane departure warning     791 791 791 791 791 791
Rear side airbags     391 391 391 391 391 391
Proximity key     605 605 605 605 605 605
Wood trim     302   302   0 0
AMG Leather Package               2,874
Options (change) 11,965 600 13,015 11,720 13,015 11,720 10,190 10,780
Options (change) 11,128 558 12,106 10,902 12,106 10,902 9,479 10,027
Destination 875 875 905 905 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $74,790 $85,925 $49,270 $48,395 $52,870 $51,985 $52,495 $73,185
Total Invoice $69,617 $79,972 $45,887 $45,073 $49,235 $48,412 $48,886 $68,246

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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 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,643
Model Year20112011201320132013201320132013
ModelGLGLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8382hp V8201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$74,790$85,925$49,270$48,395$52,870$51,985$52,495$73,185
Adjustments for Features-6,340-9,055-7250-2,575-1,850-1,075-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,450$76,870$48,545$48,395$50,295$50,135$51,420$71,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,420$150$0$1,900$1,740$3,025$23,465
Total Invoice$69,617$79,972$45,887$45,073$49,235$48,412$48,886$68,246
Adjustments for Features-5,901-8,428-6750-2,398-1,723-1,001-1,236
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,716$71,544$45,212$45,073$46,837$46,689$47,885$67,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,828$139$0$1,764$1,616$2,812$21,937

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

Model Year20112011201320132013201320132013
ModelGLGLC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  $1700$1700  
RWD  $0$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      
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0      
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250      
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250 $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50      
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500      
Trailer sway control$25$25      
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75      
Cargo net $40      
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150      
Roof rails$250$250      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250      
Rear HVAC unit $400      
Rear wiper$175$175      
Residual heat$50$50      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150$150 
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      
Skid plates $150      
Wheel-lip moldings $75      
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100      
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200      
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25      
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25      
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300      
Door sill trim plates       $100
Heated second row seats $200      
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75      
Metal pedals  $75 $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
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$50$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000      
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500      
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$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$9,940$12,655$4,325$3,600$6,175$5,450$4,675$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,340$9,055$725$0$2,575$1,850$1,075$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,901-8,428-6750-2,398-1,723-1,001-1,236

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

Model Year20112013
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 Weight5,347 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 / GL350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested261575%
Total Not Requested85025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%
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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%
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%

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