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2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $78,360

2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelC-ClassC-Class
TrimAMG C63C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,600 $58,930
Parking Assist Package 1,090  
designo Package 3,100  
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,790
Carbon fiber trim 975 2,590
Paint, special white 1,515 1,515
Lighting Package   1,290
AMG Leather Package   3,090
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Lane departure warning   850
Rear side airbags   420
Proximity key   650
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Parking Assist Package 1,014  
designo Package 2,883  
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,595
Carbon fiber trim 907 2,409
Paint, special white 1,409 1,409
Lighting Package   1,200
AMG Leather Package   2,874
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Lane departure warning   791
Rear side airbags   391
Proximity key   605
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 8,880 16,855
Options (change) 8,259 15,678
Destination 1,050 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $78,530 $78,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,084
Model Year20212012
ModelC-ClassC-Class
TrimAMG C63C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$78,530$78,360
Adjustments for Features-2,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,705$78,360

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Features Comparison: 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20212012
ModelC-ClassC-Class
TrimAMG C63C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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
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$6,925$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3350

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Specifications Comparison: 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20212012
ModelC-ClassC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in108.7 in
Length184.5 in180.7 in
Width71.3 in69.7 in
Height56.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,874 lb.3,924 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

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%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Paint, special white
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special white0Yes
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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%

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