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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: $49,345

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $12,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,951

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $11,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620102010
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $99,950 $107,100 $33,600 $39,750
Base Invoice $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $92,954 $99,603 $31,248 $36,968
Premium 1 Package 3,830 3,830          
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720     720 720
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420 410 410
Special order charge 250 250 250 250 250    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310       700 700
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,070 1,070
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620       1,590 1,590
Interior Sport Package     1,000        
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370        
Convenience Package     490 490 490    
Premium 2 Package           3,700 1,400
Dynamic Handling Package           1,500 1,500
Multimedia Package           2,650 2,650
Rear spoiler           300  
Proximity key           1,130 1,130
Telematics service, such as OnStar           650 650
Rearview camera           450 450
Premium 1 Package 3,562 3,562          
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670     670 670
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391 381 381
Special order charge 233 233 233 233 233    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288       651 651
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 995 995
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507       1,479 1,479
Interior Sport Package     930        
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274        
Convenience Package     456 456 456    
Premium 2 Package           3,441 1,302
Dynamic Handling Package           1,395 1,395
Multimedia Package           2,464 2,464
Rear spoiler           279  
Proximity key           1,051 1,051
Telematics service, such as OnStar           604 604
Rearview camera           418 418
Options (change) 9,630 9,630 6,730 2,250 2,250 14,870 12,270
Options (change) 8,958 8,958 6,261 2,094 2,094 13,828 11,410
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 875 875
Total Price $63,055 $61,655 $72,255 $103,125 $110,275 $49,345 $52,895
Total Invoice $58,708 $57,406 $67,264 $95,973 $102,622 $45,951 $49,253

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,203
Model Year2016201620162016201620102010
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6550hp V8577hp V8228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7M6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20265/45-20295/35-21225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$63,055$61,655$72,255$103,125$110,275$49,345$52,895
Adjustments for Features-5,965-4,465-7,090-11,190-11,8400-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,090$57,190$65,165$91,935$98,435$49,345$51,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$8,075$34,845$41,345$0$2,300
Total Invoice$58,708$57,406$67,264$95,973$102,622$45,951$49,253
Adjustments for Features-5,554-4,157-6,600-10,414-11,0180-1,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,154$53,249$60,664$85,559$91,604$45,951$48,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$7,510$32,405$38,450$0$2,138

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620102010
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr 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 
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700  
RWD $0   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75$75  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power     $225$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  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250  
Lane departure warning$200$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  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$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 bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100  
Aux input     $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration     $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer   $100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Headlight washers     $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights     $50$50
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$9,365$7,865$10,490$14,590$15,240$3,400$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,965$4,465$7,090$11,190$11,840$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,554-4,157-6,600-10,414-11,0180-1,164

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

Model Year20162010
ModelGLEC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in108.7 in
Length189.1 in182.3 in
Width75.8 in69.7 in
Height70.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested136562%
Total Not Requested82538%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested136562%
Total Not Requested82538%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Interior Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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 C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested222584%
Total Not Requested42516%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%

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