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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: $57,965

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $27,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,976

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $25,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelGLSGLSC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLS450GLS550C300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $39,500 $46,050
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $36,735 $42,827
Lighting Package 1,390      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800      
Special order charge 250      
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375    
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Parking Assist Package 1,290   1,090 1,090
Ionizing air filtration 280 280    
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570   450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   720 720
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,190  
Premium 4 Package     8,650 8,650
Heated front seats     580 580
Leather Seating Package     2,050 2,050
Upholstered instrument panel     350 350
Rear spoiler     350 350
Lighting Package 1,293      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744      
Special order charge 233      
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279    
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Parking Assist Package 1,200   1,014 1,014
Ionizing air filtration 260 260    
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530   419 419
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   670 670
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,107  
Premium 4 Package     8,045 8,045
Heated front seats     539 539
Leather Seating Package     1,907 1,907
Upholstered instrument panel     326 326
Rear spoiler     326 326
Options (change) 14,720 3,375 17,540 16,350
Options (change) 13,692 3,139 16,316 15,209
Destination 995 995 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043
Total Price $85,265 $99,320 $57,965 $59,282
Total Invoice $79,369 $92,438 $53,976 $54,918

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,865
Model Year2018201820172017
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)275/55-19295/40-21225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$85,265$99,320$57,965$59,282
Adjustments for Features-3,790-6,0300-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,475$93,290$57,965$59,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,815$0$1,192
Total Invoice$79,369$92,438$53,976$54,918
Adjustments for Features-3,528-5,6120-116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,841$86,826$53,976$54,802
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,985$0$826

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

Model Year2018201820172017
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
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
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$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 
Fragrance atomizer  $200$200
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  
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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$7,440$9,680$3,650$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,790$6,030$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,528-5,6120-116

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

Model Year20182017
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
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
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%
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%
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 system0Yes
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%
Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power decklid350Yes
Fragrance atomizer200No
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Surround sound250No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested509079%
Total Not Requested137521%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1200100%
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 C-Class C350e

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power decklid350Yes
Fragrance atomizer200No
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Surround sound250No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested509079%
Total Not Requested137521%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1200100%
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%

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