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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: $68,435

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43   
Difference: $37,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201920192019
ModelGLEGLEC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $99,950 $107,100 $55,250 $67,000 $74,600
Convenience Package 490 490      
Rear side airbags 420 420      
Special order charge 250 250      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,000 1,000 1,000
Carbon fiber trim 1,750 1,750 975 975 975
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 625 625 1,250 1,250 1,250
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625 625
Parking Assist Package     1,090 1,090 1,090
Advanced Lighting Package     1,900 1,050 1,050
designo Package     3,100 3,100 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats     450 450 450
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700    
Convenience Package 456 456      
Rear side airbags 391 391      
Special order charge 233 233      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 930 930 930
Carbon fiber trim 1,628 1,628 907 907 907
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 581 581 1,163 1,163 1,163
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581 581
Parking Assist Package     1,014 1,014 1,014
Advanced Lighting Package     1,767 977 977
designo Package     2,883 2,883 465
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats     419 419 419
Sunshades, second row     354 353 353
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651    
Options (change) 4,625 4,625 12,190 10,640 8,040
Options (change) 4,303 4,303 11,339 9,897 7,479
Destination 925 925 995 995 995
Total Price $105,500 $112,650 $68,435 $78,635 $83,635

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,610
Model Year20162016201920192019
ModelGLEGLEC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine550hp V8577hp V8385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20295/35-21225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$105,500$112,650$68,435$78,635$83,635
Adjustments for Features-4,480-5,130-1,3000-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,020$107,520$67,135$78,635$82,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,500$0$11,500$15,800

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

Model Year20162016201920192019
ModelGLEGLEC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200   
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,505$8,155$4,325$3,025$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,480$5,130$1,300$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,169-4,774-2340-71

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

Model Year20162019
ModelGLEC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in111.8 in
Length189.1 in184.5 in
Width75.8 in71.3 in
Height70.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested75094%
Total Not Requested506%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested75094%
Total Not Requested506%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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