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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $82,550

2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S   
Difference: $1,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,837

2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S   
Difference: $1,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelC-ClassC-Class
TrimC63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,930 $71,900
Base Invoice $54,805 $66,867
AMG Development Package 6,050  
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,690
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Lane departure warning 850  
Lighting Package 1,290 800
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Proximity key 650  
Rear side airbags 420 420
Paint, special white 1,515 1,515
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 1,300
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Blind spot warning system   550
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
AMG Development Package 5,627  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,502
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Lane departure warning 791  
Lighting Package 1,200 744
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Proximity key 605  
Rear side airbags 391 391
Paint, special white 1,409 1,409
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 1,209
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Blind spot warning system   512
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Options (change) 22,905 9,725
Options (change) 21,305 9,045
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $84,410 $82,550
Total Invoice $78,685 $76,837

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,315
Model Year20122015
ModelC-ClassC-Class
TrimC63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine481hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$84,410$82,550
Adjustments for Features0-3,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,410$78,825
Total Invoice$78,685$76,837
Adjustments for Features0-3,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,685$73,370

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Features Comparison: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20122015
ModelC-ClassC-Class
TrimC63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$5,000$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,467

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20122015
ModelC-ClassC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in111.8 in
Length180.7 in184.5 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height56.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,924 lb.3,924 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.6 ft3

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

AMG Development Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel150Yes
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
481 hp@6800
443 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Paint, special white
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special white0Yes
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

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