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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: $71,940

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $1,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,112

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $1,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelGLGLC-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550C63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,570 $85,300 $58,200
Base Invoice $58,190 $79,329 $54,126
Lighting Package 985   985
Leather seating surfaces 1,930    
Premium 2 Package 6,330    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   720
AMG Leather Package     3,030
Multimedia Package     3,350
Rear side airbags     420
Rearview camera     460
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Proximity key     1,140
Wood trim     0
Lighting Package 916   916
Leather seating surfaces 1,795    
Premium 2 Package 5,887    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   669
AMG Leather Package     2,818
Multimedia Package     3,115
Rear side airbags     391
Rearview camera     428
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Proximity key     1,060
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 9,965 0 10,765
Options (change) 9,268 0 10,011
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $73,410 $86,175 $71,940
Total Invoice $68,333 $80,204 $67,112

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,214
Model Year201220122011
ModelGLGLC-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550C63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8382hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21235/40-18
Total Price$73,410$86,175$71,940
Adjustments for Features-4,765-8,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,645$78,095$71,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,450$0
Total Invoice$68,333$80,204$67,112
Adjustments for Features-4,435-7,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,898$72,684$67,112
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,786$0

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

Model Year201220122011
ModelGLGLC-Class
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550C63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $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
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $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
Running boards $350 
Skid plates $150 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,090$12,405$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,765$8,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,435-7,5200

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

Model Year20122011
ModelGLC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in108.7 in
Length200.6 in182.3 in
Width76.0 in69.7 in
Height72.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.3,528 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 in55.1 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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested246571%
Total Not Requested100029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%

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