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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac ELR Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac ELR Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,095

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $20,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,651

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $20,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassELR
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,220 $42,370 $61,430 $75,000
Base Invoice $34,615 $39,404 $57,130 $71,625
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 1,995      
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Lane departure warning 850 850 850  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Wood trim 325 0 0  
AMG Leather Package     2,590  
Luxury Package       1,695
CD player, remote       300
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 1,855      
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Lane departure warning 791 791 791  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Wood trim 302 0 0  
AMG Leather Package     2,409  
Luxury Package       1,492
CD player, remote       264
Options (change) 12,000 9,680 10,520 1,995
Options (change) 11,161 9,004 9,785 1,756
Destination 875 875 875 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 -7,500
Total Price $50,095 $52,925 $74,525 $70,490
Total Invoice $46,651 $49,283 $69,490 $66,876

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac ELR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,313
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassELR
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8181hp E+
TransmissionT7T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/40-20
Total Price$50,095$52,925$74,525$70,490
Adjustments for Features-95-95-6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,000$52,830$73,830$70,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,830$23,830$0
Total Invoice$46,651$49,283$69,490$66,876
Adjustments for Features-88-88-6480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,563$49,195$68,842$66,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,632$22,279$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac ELR

Model Year2012201220122014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassELR
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Heated steering wheel   $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console   $250
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack   $0
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0
Automatic start / stop   $150
Regeneration paddles   $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player, remote   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,595$6,595$7,195$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$95$695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-88-88-6480

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Cadillac ELR

Model Year20122014
ModelC-ClassELR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in106.1 in
Length180.7 in186.0 in
Width69.7 in72.7 in
Height54.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,539 lb.4,051 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in49.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume11.7 ft310.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ELR

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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