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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: $58,672

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $27,413

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,349

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $25,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelGLSGLSC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLS450GLS550C300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $38,950 $45,490
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $36,224 $42,306
Lighting Package 1,390   800 800
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800      
Special order charge 250      
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Multicontour seats 1,100      
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375 2,800 2,800
Parking Assist Package 1,290   1,290 1,290
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,480 1,480
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   720 720
Multimedia Package     2,230 2,230
Sport Package     2,175  
Premium 2 Package     2,220 2,220
Interior Package     2,880 2,880
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,190  
Wood trim     325 325
Power trunk closer     250 250
Rear spoiler     350 350
Luxury Package       325
Lighting Package 1,293   744 744
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744      
Special order charge 233      
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Multicontour seats 1,023      
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279 2,604 2,604
Parking Assist Package 1,200   1,200 1,200
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,376 1,376
Sunshades, second row 353 353 354 354
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233 233
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   669 669
Multimedia Package     2,074 2,074
Sport Package     2,023  
Premium 2 Package     2,065 2,065
Interior Package     2,678 2,678
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,107  
Wood trim     302 302
Power trunk closer     233 233
Rear spoiler     326 326
Luxury Package       303
Options (change) 15,540 3,095 19,340 16,300
Options (change) 14,455 2,879 17,988 15,161
Destination 995 995 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043
Total Price $86,085 $99,040 $59,215 $58,672
Total Invoice $80,132 $92,178 $55,137 $54,349

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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: $22,423
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,138
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelGLSGLSC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLS450GLS550C300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8241hp I4208hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT9T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$86,085$99,040$59,215$58,672
Adjustments for Features-5,040-6,6800-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,045$92,360$59,215$58,622
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,315$593$0
Total Invoice$80,132$92,178$55,137$54,349
Adjustments for Features-4,691-6,2170-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,441$85,961$55,137$54,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,520$834$0

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

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelGLSGLSC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLS450GLS550C300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Eco accelerator   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$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$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net $40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 $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 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
Surround sound $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Metal pedals  $75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Suggestive steering  $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,140$9,780$3,100$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,040$6,680$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,691-6,2170-46

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

Model Year20182016
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.18.0 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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
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 hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested239092%
Total Not Requested2008%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested72564%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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