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2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,340

2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $17,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,228

2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $16,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $39,990 $58,200 $54,450
Base Invoice $31,611 $37,191 $54,126 $50,639
Premium 1 Package 1,995      
Lighting Package 985 985 985  
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 3,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 690
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Rear side airbags 420 420 420  
Heated front seats 750 750    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660  
Wood trim 325   0 775
Rear spoiler 300      
AMG Leather Package     3,030  
Premium Package       925
Xenon HID headlights       790
Satellite radio       500
Bluetooth cell phone link       765
Navigation system       2,210
Premium 1 Package 1,855      
Lighting Package 916 916 916  
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 3,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 642
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Rear side airbags 391 391 391  
Heated front seats 698 698    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614  
Wood trim 302   0 721
Rear spoiler 279      
AMG Leather Package     2,818  
Premium Package       860
Xenon HID headlights       735
Satellite radio       465
Bluetooth cell phone link       711
Navigation system       2,055
Options (change) 10,475 7,855 9,165 6,655
Options (change) 9,742 7,306 8,523 6,189
Destination 875 875 875 775
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 1,300
Total Price $45,340 $48,720 $70,340 $63,180
Total Invoice $42,228 $45,372 $65,624 $58,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,873
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8362hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8450, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$45,340$48,720$70,340$63,180
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,975-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,340$47,670$67,365$62,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,330$22,025$0
Total Invoice$42,228$45,372$65,624$58,903
Adjustments for Features0-978-2,776-802
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,228$44,394$62,848$58,101
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,166$20,620$0

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Features Comparison: 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year2011201120112006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$1,240$2,290$4,215$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,975$860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-2,776-802

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Specifications Comparison: 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20112006
ModelC-ClassC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.9 in
Length182.3 in178.4 in
Width69.7 in68.0 in
Height56.3 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested165089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

Option Package Details
2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

Option Package Details
2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%

Option Package Details
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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