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

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,645

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $8,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,442

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $9,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGrand Cherokee
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930 $54,670
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805 $52,150
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500      
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Proximity key 650 650 650 650  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970  
Wood trim     0 0  
AMG Leather Package       3,090  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325      
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279      
Proximity key 605 605 605 605  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902  
Wood trim     0 0  
AMG Leather Package       2,874  
Options (change) 10,970 10,970 8,170 9,510 0
Options (change) 10,203 10,203 7,599 8,845 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $46,645 $49,865 $49,620 $71,015 $55,595
Total Invoice $43,442 $46,437 $46,209 $66,225 $53,075

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,375
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGrand Cherokee
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18295/45-20
Total Price$46,645$49,865$49,620$71,015$55,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-200-700-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,645$48,165$49,420$70,315$53,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,775$23,670$0
Total Invoice$43,442$46,437$46,209$66,225$53,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-186-653-2,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,442$44,854$46,023$65,572$50,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,581$22,130$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGrand Cherokee
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Remote start    $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor    $50
Tires, run-flat    $150
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net    $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear wiper    $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows    $200
Rear bumper protector    $40
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Performance meter    $150
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 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,540$6,240$4,740$5,240$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$200$700$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-186-653-2,258

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20122012
ModelC-ClassGrand Cherokee
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in114.8 in
Length180.7 in189.8 in
Width69.7 in76.3 in
Height56.3 in69.4 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.4,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft336.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.468.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
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%
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 sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
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%
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
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%
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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