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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $78,520

2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $5,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,089

2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $5,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelC-ClassC-Class
TrimC63 AMGAMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,930 $65,250
Base Invoice $54,805 $60,683
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,690
Lane departure warning 850  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
AMG Development Package 6,050  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Lighting Package 1,290 800
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Proximity key 650  
Paint, special white 1,515 1,515
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 1,300
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Parktronic Package   970
designo Package   3,090
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,502
Lane departure warning 791  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
AMG Development Package 5,627  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Lighting Package 1,200 744
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Proximity key 605  
Paint, special white 1,409 1,409
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 1,209
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Parktronic Package   902
designo Package   2,874
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465
Options (change) 22,485 12,345
Options (change) 20,914 11,481
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $83,990 $78,520
Total Invoice $78,294 $73,089

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,672
Model Year20122016
ModelC-ClassC-Class
TrimC63 AMGAMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine481hp V8469hp 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)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$83,990$78,520
Adjustments for Features0-3,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,990$74,795
Total Invoice$78,294$73,089
Adjustments for Features0-3,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,294$69,622

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Features Comparison: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20122016
ModelC-ClassC-Class
TrimC63 AMGAMG C63
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
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 
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$4,450$8,175
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. 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20122016
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.3,829 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

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, leather250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Development Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel150Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
481 hp@6800
443 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Carbon fiber trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Paint, special white
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special white0Yes
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
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 headlights-250No
Total Requested350233%
Total Not Requested-200-133%

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