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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: $53,400

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $33,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,728

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $31,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelGLC-ClassC-Class
TrimGL550C300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,300 $38,950 $45,490
Base Invoice $79,329 $36,224 $42,306
Heated steering wheel 225 250 250
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600    
Blind spot warning system   550 550
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690
Parktronic Package   970 970
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
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Power trunk closer   250 250
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Luxury Package     325
Heated steering wheel 209 233 233
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558    
Blind spot warning system   512 512
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502
Parktronic Package   902 902
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
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Power trunk closer   233 233
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Luxury Package     303
Options (change) 825 13,525 12,660
Options (change) 767 12,579 11,775
Destination 875 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043
Total Price $87,000 $53,400 $55,032
Total Invoice $80,971 $49,728 $50,963

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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: $28,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,794
Model Year201220162016
ModelGLC-ClassC-Class
TrimGL550C300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8241hp I4208hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
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$87,000$53,400$55,032
Adjustments for Features-4,7800-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,220$53,400$54,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,207
Total Invoice$80,971$49,728$50,963
Adjustments for Features-4,4490-394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,522$49,728$50,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$841

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

Model Year201220162016
ModelGLC-ClassC-Class
TrimGL550C300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Eco accelerator  $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
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  
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
Rear side airbags$300  
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 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
6 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
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  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$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  
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  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Suggestive steering $0$0
Total Value of Features$11,980$7,200$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,780$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4490-394

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

Model Year20122016
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

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seats300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested180092%
Total Not Requested1508%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seats300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested180092%
Total Not Requested1508%
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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