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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,245

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $9,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,994

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $8,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016201620062006
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SC350 Sport SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100 $37,550 $54,450
Base Invoice $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603 $34,922 $50,639
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720     690 690
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620            
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420 420 385  
Special order charge 250 250 250 250 250 250    
Convenience Package     490   490 490    
Sunroof Package             1,790  
Folding second row seats             290  
Satellite radio             500 500
Heated front seats             680  
Bluetooth cell phone link             765 765
Xenon HID headlights             790 790
Telematics service, such as OnStar             820  
Navigation system             2,210 2,210
Wood trim               775
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670     642 642
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507            
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391 391 358  
Special order charge 233 233 233 233 233 233    
Convenience Package     456   456 456    
Sunroof Package             1,665  
Folding second row seats             270  
Satellite radio             465 465
Heated front seats             633  
Bluetooth cell phone link             711 711
Xenon HID headlights             735 735
Telematics service, such as OnStar             763  
Navigation system             2,055 2,055
Wood trim               721
Options (change) 4,400 4,400 3,270 2,780 1,160 1,160 8,920 5,730
Options (change) 4,094 4,094 3,043 2,587 1,080 1,080 8,297 5,329
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $57,825 $56,425 $68,795 $65,470 $102,035 $109,185 $47,245 $62,255
Total Invoice $53,844 $52,542 $64,046 $60,668 $94,959 $101,608 $43,994 $58,043

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,659
Model Year20162016201620162016201620062006
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SC350 Sport SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7M6T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$57,825$56,425$68,795$65,470$102,035$109,185$47,245$62,255
Adjustments for Features-5,575-4,075-9,165-9,040-13,115-13,1150-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,250$52,350$59,630$56,430$88,920$96,070$47,245$61,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$7,380$4,180$36,670$43,820$0$13,810
Total Invoice$53,844$52,542$64,046$60,668$94,959$101,608$43,994$58,043
Adjustments for Features-5,191-3,795-8,532-8,377-12,205-12,2050-1,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,653$48,747$55,514$52,291$82,754$89,403$43,994$56,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$94$6,861$3,638$34,101$40,750$0$12,930

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

Model Year20162016201620162016201620062006
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SC350 Sport SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual      $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1000
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD $0    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75$75  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power      $225 
Sunshades, second row  $125 $125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera  $200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat   $150    
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Console with shifter      $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100 $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers       $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0    
9 kWh battery pack   $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0     
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0     
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150  
Media drive  $15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0  
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250 $250
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  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer    $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights      $125$125
Headlight washers      $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100$100
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats      $50$50
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,725$7,225$12,315$12,190$16,265$16,265$3,150$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,575$4,075$9,165$9,040$13,115$13,115$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,191-3,795-8,532-8,377-12,205-12,2050-1,119

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

Model Year20162006
ModelGLEC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in106.9 in
Length189.1 in178.4 in
Width75.8 in68.0 in
Height70.7 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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