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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,155

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $16,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,847

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $15,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTahoe
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930 $62,200
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805 $58,468
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970  
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Proximity key 650 650 650 650  
Wood trim     0 0  
AMG Leather Package       3,090  
Limited-slip rear differential       2,030  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         140
Sunroof         995
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902  
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279      
Proximity key 605 605 605 605  
Wood trim     0 0  
AMG Leather Package       2,874  
Limited-slip rear differential       1,888  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         127
Sunroof         905
Options (change) 12,480 12,480 9,680 13,050 1,135
Options (change) 11,608 11,608 9,004 12,138 1,032
Destination 875 875 875 875 1,295
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $48,155 $51,375 $51,130 $74,555 $64,630
Total Invoice $44,847 $47,842 $47,614 $69,518 $60,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,478
Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTahoe
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18275/55-20
Total Price$48,155$51,375$51,130$74,555$64,630
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-200-1,000-5,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,155$49,675$50,930$73,555$58,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,775$25,400$0
Total Invoice$44,847$47,842$47,614$69,518$60,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-186-932-5,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,847$46,259$47,428$68,586$55,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,581$23,739$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTahoe
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Power liftgate    $350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app    $25
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag    $150
Forward collision warning    $200
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Safety key    $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control    $25
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Class IV trailer hitch    $300
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Roof rails    $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Rear bumper protector    $40
Running boards    $350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Rear seat audio controls    $25
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100 
Conversation mirror    $25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,870$6,570$5,070$5,870$10,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$200$1,000$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-186-932-5,470

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122018
ModelC-ClassTahoe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in116.0 in
Length180.7 in204.0 in
Width69.7 in80.5 in
Height56.3 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.5,467 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in64.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in60.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in60.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.451.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.494.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
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, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
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 slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
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, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
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 slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

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, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
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 slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
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 slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

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