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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: $50,230

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $30,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,776

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $27,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelGLSGLSGLSC-Class
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63C300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $33,990
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $31,611
Premium 1 Package 3,830     1,995
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800      
Special order charge 250      
Lighting Package 1,390     985
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     720
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090   1,090
Leather seating surfaces 1,620     1,620
Multimedia Package       2,700
Dynamic Handling Package       1,500
Rear side airbags       420
Rearview camera       460
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660
Heated front seats       750
Proximity key       1,140
Rear spoiler       300
Wood trim       325
Illuminated door sill trim plates       700
Premium 1 Package 3,562     1,855
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744      
Special order charge 233      
Lighting Package 1,293     916
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     669
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014   1,014
Leather seating surfaces 1,507     1,507
Multimedia Package       2,511
Dynamic Handling Package       1,395
Rear side airbags       391
Rearview camera       428
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614
Heated front seats       698
Proximity key       1,060
Rear spoiler       279
Wood trim       302
Illuminated door sill trim plates       651
Options (change) 9,700 1,090 0 15,365
Options (change) 9,023 1,014 0 14,290
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $80,245 $97,035 $126,295 $50,230
Total Invoice $74,700 $90,313 $117,524 $46,776

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,950
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelGLSGLSGLSC-Class
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63C300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8228hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21225/40-18
Total Price$80,245$97,035$126,295$50,230
Adjustments for Features-9,640-13,380-17,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,605$83,655$109,065$50,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,050$38,460$0
Total Invoice$74,700$90,313$117,524$46,776
Adjustments for Features-8,974-12,453-16,0330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,726$77,860$101,491$46,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,134$35,765$0

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

Model Year2018201820182011
ModelGLSGLSGLSC-Class
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63C300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75 
Power door closers $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net $40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power release, second row seats  $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$13,040$16,780$20,630$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,640$13,380$17,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,974-12,453-16,0330

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

Model Year20182011
ModelGLSC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in108.7 in
Length202.0 in182.3 in
Width76.1 in69.7 in
Height72.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 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 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in33.4 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 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto 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 Requested126552%
Total Not Requested117548%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%

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