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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: $50,365

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $12,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,903

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $11,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016201220122012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575
Base Invoice $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735
Premium 1 Package 3,830 3,830         2,500 2,500  
Parktronic Package 970 970 970 970          
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390     1,290 1,290 1,290
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720     720 720 720
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420 420 420 420 420
Special order charge 250 250 250 250 250 250      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310         700 700 700
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620              
Interior Sport Package     1,000 1,000          
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370 1,370          
Multimedia Package             2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package             1,750 1,750 1,750
Obstacle detection, rear             970 970 970
Lane departure warning             850 850 850
Proximity key             650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar             660 660 660
Rear spoiler             300 300  
Wood trim                 0
Premium 1 Package 3,562 3,562         2,325 2,325  
Parktronic Package 902 902 902 902          
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293     1,200 1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670     669 669 669
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391 391 391 391 391
Special order charge 233 233 233 233 233 233      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288         651 651 651
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507              
Interior Sport Package     930 930          
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274 1,274          
Multimedia Package             2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package             1,628 1,628 1,628
Obstacle detection, rear             902 902 902
Lane departure warning             791 791 791
Proximity key             605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar             614 614 614
Rear spoiler             279 279  
Wood trim                 0
Options (change) 10,600 10,600 7,210 7,210 1,760 1,760 14,690 14,690 11,890
Options (change) 9,860 9,860 6,707 6,707 1,638 1,638 13,664 13,664 11,060
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $64,025 $62,625 $72,735 $69,900 $102,635 $109,785 $50,365 $53,585 $53,340
Total Invoice $59,610 $58,308 $67,710 $64,788 $95,517 $102,166 $46,903 $49,898 $49,670

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,387
Model Year201620162016201620162016201220122012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$64,025$62,625$72,735$69,900$102,635$109,785$50,365$53,585$53,340
Adjustments for Features-4,640-3,140-5,540-5,490-8,740-9,3900-1,700-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,385$59,485$67,195$64,410$93,895$100,395$50,365$51,885$53,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$7,810$5,025$34,510$41,010$0$1,520$2,775
Total Invoice$59,610$58,308$67,710$64,788$95,517$102,166$46,903$49,898$49,670
Adjustments for Features-4,320-2,924-5,157-5,088-8,134-8,7380-1,583-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,290$55,384$62,553$59,700$87,383$93,428$46,903$48,315$49,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$94$7,263$4,410$32,093$38,138$0$1,412$2,581

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

Model Year201620162016201620162016201220122012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700 $1700 
RWD $0    $0 $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75$75   
Parking guidance system - passive      $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350   
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$500$500$500$500   
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   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150$150$150
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$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Climate Control 
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$0
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 bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40$40   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Aux input      $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash      $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information      $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Chronometer    $100$100   
Headlight washers      $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$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   
Steering-linked headlights      $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100$100 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300   
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats      $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner     $650   
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   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100  $100$100$100
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$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$9,215$7,715$10,115$10,065$13,315$13,965$4,575$6,275$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,640$3,140$5,540$5,490$8,740$9,390$0$1,700$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,320-2,924-5,157-5,088-8,134-8,7380-1,583-186

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

Model Year20162012
ModelGLEC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in108.7 in
Length189.1 in180.7 in
Width75.8 in69.7 in
Height70.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested179082%
Total Not Requested40018%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested179082%
Total Not Requested40018%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Interior Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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