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

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

Lowest Total Price: $57,427

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $26,928

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,196

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $25,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelGLSGLSC-Class
TrimGLS450GLS550C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $47,900
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $44,547
Premium 1 Package 3,830    
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375 2,250
Parking Assist Package 1,290   1,090
Lighting Package 1,390    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800    
Special order charge 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   720
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570   450
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,000
designo Package     3,800
Heated front seats     580
Garmin Map Pilot     625
Advanced Lighting Package     800
Smartphone integration     350
Power trunk closer     250
Rear spoiler     350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     310
Premium 1 Package 3,562    
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279 2,093
Parking Assist Package 1,200   1,014
Lighting Package 1,293    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744    
Special order charge 233    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   670
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530   419
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 930
designo Package     3,534
Heated front seats     539
Garmin Map Pilot     581
Advanced Lighting Package     744
Smartphone integration     326
Power trunk closer     233
Rear spoiler     326
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     288
Options (change) 13,810 2,465 12,575
Options (change) 12,846 2,293 11,697
Destination 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043
Total Price $84,355 $98,410 $57,427
Total Invoice $78,523 $91,592 $53,196

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,273
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,994
Model Year201820182018
ModelGLSGLSC-Class
TrimGLS450GLS550C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8208hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21225/45-18
Total Price$84,355$98,410$57,427
Adjustments for Features-4,655-6,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,700$91,515$57,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,815$0
Total Invoice$78,523$91,592$53,196
Adjustments for Features-4,333-6,4170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,190$85,175$53,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,985$0

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelGLSGLSC-Class
TrimGLS450GLS550C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Eco accelerator  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75 
Power door closers $300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
6 kWh battery pack  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 
Cornering lights  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering  $0
Total Value of Features$8,080$10,320$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,655$6,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,333-6,4170

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

Model Year20182018
ModelGLSC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in111.8 in
Length202.0 in184.5 in
Width76.1 in71.3 in
Height72.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested202578%
Total Not Requested56522%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested2300100%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
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?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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