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

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

Lowest Total Price: $48,155

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $5

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,084

Honda Pilot Elite   
Difference: $763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPilot
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGElite
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930 $47,220
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805 $43,144
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500      
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  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Proximity key 650 650 650 650  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660  
Wood trim     0 0  
AMG Leather Package       3,090  
Limited-slip rear differential       2,030  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325      
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  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279      
Proximity key 605 605 605 605  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614  
Wood trim     0 0  
AMG Leather Package       2,874  
Limited-slip rear differential       1,888  
Options (change) 12,480 12,480 9,680 13,050 0
Options (change) 11,608 11,608 9,004 12,138 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 940
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $48,155 $51,375 $51,130 $74,555 $48,160
Total Invoice $44,847 $47,842 $47,614 $69,518 $44,084

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,736
Model Year20122012201220122017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPilot
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGElite
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T9
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12540, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/50-20
Total Price$48,155$51,375$51,130$74,555$48,160
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-200-1,000-8,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,155$49,675$50,930$73,555$39,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,775$25,400$0
Total Invoice$44,847$47,842$47,614$69,518$44,084
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-186-932-7,973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,847$46,259$47,428$68,586$36,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,581$23,739$0

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

Model Year20122012201220122017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPilot
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGElite
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Power liftgate    $350
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row    $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane keeping assist    $400
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Terrain selector    $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Class III trailer hitch    $250
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Roof rails    $250
Second-row low console    $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows    $200
Rear bumper protector    $40
Skid plate (one)    $50
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
HDMI port    $25
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Conversation mirror    $25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)    $0
Folding third row seats    $600
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Suggestive steering    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,795$7,495$5,995$6,795$14,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$200$1,000$8,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-186-932-7,973

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

Model Year20122017
ModelC-ClassPilot
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in111.0 in
Length180.7 in194.5 in
Width69.7 in78.6 in
Height56.3 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.4,055 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in62.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.446.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.483.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

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 seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

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 seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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