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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $77,975

2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $385

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Model Year20122020
ModelC-ClassC-Class
TrimC63 AMGAMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,930 $68,100
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Lane departure warning 850  
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,200
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Rear side airbags 420  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Proximity key 650  
Paint, special white 1,515 1,515
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 975
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Parking Assist Package   1,090
designo Package   3,100
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Lane departure warning 791  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,046
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Rear side airbags 391  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Proximity key 605  
Paint, special white 1,409 1,409
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 907
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Parking Assist Package   1,014
designo Package   2,883
Options (change) 16,855 8,880
Options (change) 15,678 8,259
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $78,360 $77,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,139
Model Year20122020
ModelC-ClassC-Class
TrimC63 AMGAMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$78,360$77,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,360$75,150

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Features Comparison: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20122020
ModelC-ClassC-Class
TrimC63 AMGAMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
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 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
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
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge $75
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$4,100$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-335

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20122020
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.3,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 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 Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1350100%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Paint, special white
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special white0Yes
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system250No
Around view cameras100No
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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