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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,555

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $18,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,867

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $17,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCivic
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $22,265
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $20,688
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Navigation system             1,500
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Navigation system             1,389
Options (change) 7,760 7,760 7,760 7,760 5,260 6,600 1,500
Options (change) 7,217 7,217 7,217 7,217 4,892 6,138 1,389
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 790
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $43,435 $43,855 $46,655 $47,065 $46,710 $68,105 $24,555
Total Invoice $40,456 $40,847 $43,451 $43,832 $43,502 $63,518 $22,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,607
Model Year2012201220122012201220122013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCivic
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8140hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$43,435$43,855$46,655$47,065$46,710$68,105$24,555
Adjustments for Features-4,275-4,400-5,975-6,100-4,675-5,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,160$39,455$40,680$40,965$42,035$62,930$24,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,875$23,770$0
Total Invoice$40,456$40,847$43,451$43,832$43,502$63,518$22,867
Adjustments for Features-3,982-4,098-5,565-5,681-4,354-4,8260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,474$36,749$37,886$38,151$39,148$58,692$22,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$1,412$1,677$2,674$22,218$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Civic

Model Year2012201220122012201220122013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCivic
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed automatic      $900
RWD$0$0  $0$0 
AWD  $1700$1700   
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor      $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler    $200$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player      $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Pandora internet radio connectivity      $0
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Chronometer     $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Digital instruments      $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver      $10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$5,770$5,895$7,470$7,595$6,170$6,670$1,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,275$4,400$5,975$6,100$4,675$5,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,982-4,098-5,565-5,681-4,354-4,8260

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122013
ModelC-ClassCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in105.1 in
Length180.7 in179.4 in
Width69.7 in69.0 in
Height56.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.2,741 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in50.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

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%
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, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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