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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Jeep Compass Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Jeep Compass Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,265

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $14,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,169

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $12,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCompassCompass
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportLimitedTrailhawk
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $29,740 $28,595
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $28,954 $27,900
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850    
Multimedia Package 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    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300      
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,295 1,295
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660    
Wood trim         0    
Advanced Safety & Lighting Group           895 895
Navigation Group           995 995
Temporary spare tire           245  
Popular Equipment Group             395
Leather Interior Group             1,595
Safety and Security Group             795
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791    
Multimedia Package 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    
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279      
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,178 1,178
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614    
Wood trim         0    
Advanced Safety & Lighting Group           814 814
Navigation Group           905 905
Temporary spare tire           223  
Popular Equipment Group             359
Leather Interior Group             1,451
Safety and Security Group             723
Options (change) 13,570 12,600 13,570 12,600 10,770 3,430 5,970
Options (change) 12,622 11,720 12,622 11,720 10,018 3,120 5,430
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 1,095 1,095
Total Price $49,245 $48,695 $52,465 $51,905 $52,220 $34,265 $35,660
Total Invoice $45,861 $45,350 $48,856 $48,335 $48,628 $33,169 $34,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Trailhawk
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,395
Model Year2012201220122012201220182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCompassCompass
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportLimitedTrailhawk
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6180hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDFWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/55-18215/65-17
Total Price$49,245$48,695$52,465$51,905$52,220$34,265$35,660
Adjustments for Features-5250-2,225-1,700-725-445-3,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,720$48,695$50,240$50,205$51,495$33,820$32,065
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,800$1,755$0
Total Invoice$45,861$45,350$48,856$48,335$48,628$33,169$34,425
Adjustments for Features-4890-2,072-1,583-675-431-3,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,372$45,350$46,784$46,752$47,953$32,738$30,955
Cost Above Minimum$22$0$1,434$1,402$2,603$1,783$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year2012201220122012201220182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCompassCompass
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportLimitedTrailhawk
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1400
RWD$0$0  $0  
AWD  $1700$1700   
FWD     $0 
AWD w/low range      $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100$100
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250  
Remote app     $25$25
Remote start     $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning     $200$200
Full-size spare tire      $225
Hill descent control      $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector      $200
Trailer sway control     $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40 
Roof rails     $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Wiper de-icer     $25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Skid plates      $150
Tow hook(s), front      $40
Tow hook(s), rear      $25
Wheel-lip moldings     $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100$100
Apple CarPlay support     $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Text dictation     $50$50
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights     $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats      $75
Aluminum trim$100 $100    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat     $150$150
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300 $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)      $0
Polished alloy wheels     $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0  
Total Value of Features$6,195$5,670$7,895$7,370$6,395$6,115$9,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$2,225$1,700$725$445$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments-4890-2,072-1,583-675-431-3,470

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20122018
ModelC-ClassCompass
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in103.8 in
Length180.7 in173.0 in
Width69.7 in73.8 in
Height56.3 in64.6 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,185 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft327.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.459.8 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%
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%
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 seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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%
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 seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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%
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 seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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%
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 seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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%
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%
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
Jeep Compass Limited

Advanced Safety & Lighting Group
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Trailhawk

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92595%
Total Not Requested505%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Safety and Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Advanced Safety & Lighting Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%

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