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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: $54,215

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $29,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,504

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $27,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820132013
ModelGLSGLSGLSC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63C250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $35,350 $41,400
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $32,876 $38,502
Premium 1 Package 3,830     2,500  
Lighting Package 1,390     1,290 1,290
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800        
Special order charge 250     250 250
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375   2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear 970     970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     720 720
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090   1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Multimedia Package       2,790 2,790
Dynamic Handling Package       1,530 1,530
Leather Package       1,750 1,750
Rear side airbags       420 420
Proximity key       650 650
Rear spoiler       300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       750 750
Wood trim         0
Premium 1 Package 3,562     2,325  
Lighting Package 1,293     1,200 1,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744        
Special order charge 233     250 250
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279   2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear 902     902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     669 669
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014   1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Multimedia Package       2,595 2,595
Dynamic Handling Package       1,423 1,423
Leather Package       1,628 1,628
Rear side airbags       391 391
Proximity key       605 605
Rear spoiler       279  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       698 698
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 12,920 2,465 0 17,960 15,160
Options (change) 12,018 2,293 0 16,723 14,119
Destination 995 995 995 905 905
Total Price $83,465 $98,410 $126,295 $54,215 $57,465
Total Invoice $77,695 $91,592 $117,524 $50,504 $53,526

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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: $21,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,940
Model Year20182018201820132013
ModelGLSGLSGLSC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63C250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$83,465$98,410$126,295$54,215$57,465
Adjustments for Features-7,790-10,630-12,5800-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,675$87,780$113,715$54,215$57,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,105$38,040$0$2,900
Total Invoice$77,695$91,592$117,524$50,504$53,526
Adjustments for Features-7,251-9,894-11,7060-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,444$81,698$105,818$50,504$53,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,254$35,374$0$2,696

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

Model Year20182018201820132013
ModelGLSGLSGLSC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63C250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75  
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power door closers $300$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
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  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Rearview camera$200  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
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
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$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 $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $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  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200  
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Headlight washers   $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
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
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
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$12,240$15,080$17,030$4,450$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,790$10,630$12,580$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,251-9,894-11,7060-326

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

Model Year20182013
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
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested219090%
Total Not Requested25010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested120080%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
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 Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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