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2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,305

2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $13,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,919

2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $12,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $54,450
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704 $50,639
Sport Package 2,175          
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050        
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625 625  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 690
Satellite radio 460 460       500
Heated front seats 580 580        
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440 440  
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700      
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Premium Package           925
Bluetooth cell phone link           765
Xenon HID headlights           790
Navigation system           2,210
Wood trim           775
Sport Package 2,023          
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907        
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581 581  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670 642
Satellite radio 428 428       465
Heated front seats 539 539        
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409 409  
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651      
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Premium Package           860
Bluetooth cell phone link           711
Xenon HID headlights           735
Navigation system           2,055
Wood trim           721
Options (change) 8,880 6,705 5,585 5,855 3,265 6,655
Options (change) 8,259 6,236 5,194 5,445 3,036 6,189
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 775
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $49,305 $49,637 $58,510 $71,980 $76,990 $63,180
Total Invoice $45,919 $45,945 $54,479 $67,006 $71,665 $58,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,243
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,383
Model Year201720172017201720172006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8362hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$49,305$49,637$58,510$71,980$76,990$63,180
Adjustments for Features-2,375-3,700-5,475-5,175-5,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,930$45,937$53,035$66,805$71,865$63,180
Cost Above Minimum$993$0$7,098$20,868$25,928$0
Total Invoice$45,919$45,945$54,479$67,006$71,665$58,903
Adjustments for Features-2,212-3,425-5,098-4,817-4,7710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,707$42,520$49,381$62,189$66,894$58,903
Cost Above Minimum$1,187$0$6,861$19,669$24,374$0

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Features Comparison: 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year201720172017201720172006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Proximity key  $250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, remote     $200
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers     $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,525$7,850$9,625$9,325$9,275$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$3,700$5,475$5,175$5,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,212-3,425-5,098-4,817-4,7710

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Specifications Comparison: 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20172006
ModelC-ClassC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in106.9 in
Length184.5 in178.4 in
Width71.3 in68.0 in
Height56.8 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested42538%
Total Not Requested70062%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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