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

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2009 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 Year20122009
ModelC-ClassC-Class
TrimC63 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,930 $56,300
Base Invoice $54,805 $52,359
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,980
Lighting Package 1,290  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 650
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 2,500
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030 3,990
Premium II Package   1,100
Seating Package   2,980
iPod integration   375
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,771
Lighting Package 1,200  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 604
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 2,325
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888 3,711
Premium II Package   1,023
Seating Package   2,771
iPod integration   349
Options (change) 13,170 15,295
Options (change) 12,249 14,223
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,700 2,100
Total Price $74,675 $74,570
Total Invoice $69,629 $69,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2009 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 Year20122009
ModelC-ClassC-Class
TrimC63 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$74,675$74,570
Adjustments for Features0-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,675$74,195
Total Invoice$69,629$69,557
Adjustments for Features0-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,629$69,207

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

Model Year20122009
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$2,425$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-350

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See a complete comparison of 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class features.

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

Model Year20122009
ModelC-ClassC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in108.7 in
Length180.7 in182.3 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,924 lb.3,662 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 Room55.0 in55.1 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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See a complete comparison of 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

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

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%

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

Limited-slip rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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