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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: $50,690

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $30,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,205

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $28,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201220122012
ModelGLSGLSGLSC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63C250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735
Premium 1 Package 3,830     2,500 2,500  
Lighting Package 1,390     1,290 1,290 1,290
Obstacle detection, rear 970     970 970 970
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800          
Special order charge 250          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     720 720 720
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090   1,090 1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces 1,620          
Multimedia Package       2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package       1,750 1,750 1,750
Lane departure warning       850 850 850
Rear side airbags       420 420 420
Proximity key       650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660 660 660
Rear spoiler       300 300  
Wood trim       325 325 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates       700 700 700
Premium 1 Package 3,562     2,325 2,325  
Lighting Package 1,293     1,200 1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear 902     902 902 902
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744          
Special order charge 233          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     669 669 669
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014   1,014 1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces 1,507          
Multimedia Package       2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package       1,628 1,628 1,628
Lane departure warning       791 791 791
Rear side airbags       391 391 391
Proximity key       605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614 614 614
Rear spoiler       279 279  
Wood trim       302 302 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates       651 651 651
Options (change) 10,670 1,090 0 15,015 15,015 11,890
Options (change) 9,925 1,014 0 13,966 13,966 11,060
Destination 995 995 995 875 875 875
Total Price $81,215 $97,035 $126,295 $50,690 $53,910 $53,340
Total Invoice $75,602 $90,313 $117,524 $47,205 $50,200 $49,670

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,657
Model Year201820182018201220122012
ModelGLSGLSGLSC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63C250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$81,215$97,035$126,295$50,690$53,910$53,340
Adjustments for Features-8,315-11,155-15,0050-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,900$85,880$111,290$50,690$52,210$53,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,980$38,390$0$1,520$2,650
Total Invoice$75,602$90,313$117,524$47,205$50,200$49,670
Adjustments for Features-7,740-10,382-13,9630-1,5830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,862$79,931$103,561$47,205$48,617$49,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,069$35,699$0$1,412$2,465

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

Model Year201820182018201220122012
ModelGLSGLSGLSC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63C250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700 
RWD   $0 $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850   
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75   
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250
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$500   
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   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200   
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Lane departure prevention  $150   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Rearview camera$200  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$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$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  $100$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$0$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$50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200   
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300   
Heated second row seats  $200   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Massage, driver seat $100$100   
Massage, passenger seat $100$100   
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
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$50$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   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100$100
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$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$12,890$15,730$19,580$4,575$6,275$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,315$11,155$15,005$0$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,740-10,382-13,9630-1,5830

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

Model Year20182012
ModelGLSC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in108.7 in
Length202.0 in180.7 in
Width76.1 in69.7 in
Height72.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested204084%
Total Not Requested40016%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested120080%

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?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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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