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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $74,570

2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $105

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,557

2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $72

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelC-ClassC-Class
TrimC63 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,300 $58,930
Base Invoice $52,359 $54,805
Premium II Package 1,100  
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,790
Seating Package 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
iPod integration 375  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 660
Limited-slip rear differential 3,990 2,030
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,590
Lighting Package   1,290
AMG Leather Package   3,090
Premium II Package 1,023  
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,595
Seating Package 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669
iPod integration 349  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 614
Limited-slip rear differential 3,711 1,888
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,409
Lighting Package   1,200
AMG Leather Package   2,874
Options (change) 15,295 13,170
Options (change) 14,223 12,249
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 1,700
Total Price $74,570 $74,675
Total Invoice $69,557 $69,629

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $422
Model Year20092012
ModelC-ClassC-Class
TrimC63 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$74,570$74,675
Adjustments for Features-3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,195$74,675
Total Invoice$69,557$69,629
Adjustments for Features-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,207$69,629

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Features Comparison: 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20092012
ModelC-ClassC-Class
TrimC63 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,800$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3500

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Specifications Comparison: 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20092012
ModelC-ClassC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in108.7 in
Length182.3 in180.7 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.3,924 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested119077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%

Option Package Details
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%

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