Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2015

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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: $53,170

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $32,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,514

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $30,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelGLC-ClassC-Class
TrimGL550C300C400
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,450 $38,400 $48,590
Base Invoice $78,539 $35,712 $45,189
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600    
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690
Premium Package   2,700  
Wood trim   325  
Interior Package   2,300 2,300
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,190 1,190
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear side airbags   420 420
Special order charge   250 250
Blind spot warning system   550 550
Power trunk closer   250 250
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558    
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502
Premium Package   2,511  
Wood trim   302  
Interior Package   2,139 2,139
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,107 1,107
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Rear side airbags   391 391
Special order charge   233 233
Blind spot warning system   512 512
Power trunk closer   233 233
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 600 13,845 10,820
Options (change) 558 12,877 10,064
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $85,925 $53,170 $60,335
Total Invoice $79,972 $49,514 $56,178

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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: $28,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,079
Model Year201120152015
ModelGLC-ClassC-Class
TrimGL550C300C400
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8241hp I4329hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$85,925$53,170$60,335
Adjustments for Features-4,7050-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,220$53,170$58,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,090
Total Invoice$79,972$49,514$56,178
Adjustments for Features-4,3790-1,932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,593$49,514$54,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,732

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

Model Year201120152015
ModelGLC-ClassC-Class
TrimGL550C300C400
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering $0$0
Total Value of Features$11,955$7,250$9,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,705$0$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3790-1,932

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

Model Year20112015
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 Weight5,347 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 C-Class C300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested160091%
Total Not Requested1509%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested160091%
Total Not Requested1509%

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