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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,965

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $9,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,528

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $8,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,600 $39,750 $48,850 $55,450
Base Invoice $31,248 $36,968 $45,431 $51,569
Premium 2 Package 3,700 1,400 2,450 2,450
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500 1,500    
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070    
Wood trim 320      
Rear spoiler 300      
Rear side airbags 410 410 420 420
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 660 660
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 750 750
Second rear spoiler 300 300 600 600
Proximity key 1,130 1,130    
Rearview camera 450 450    
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,000
Premium 2 Package 3,441 1,302 2,279 2,279
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395 1,395    
Multimedia Package 2,464 2,464    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 669 669
Panoramic sunroof 995 995    
Wood trim 298      
Rear spoiler 279      
Rear side airbags 381 381 391 391
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 614 614
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 698 698
Second rear spoiler 279 279 558 558
Proximity key 1,051 1,051    
Rearview camera 418 418    
Premium 1 Package     3,720 3,720
Options (change) 15,490 12,570 9,600 9,600
Options (change) 14,405 11,689 8,929 8,929
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $49,965 $53,195 $59,325 $65,925
Total Invoice $46,528 $49,532 $55,235 $61,373

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,729
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$49,965$53,195$59,325$65,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,125-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,965$52,145$57,200$63,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,180$0$6,100
Total Invoice$46,528$49,532$55,235$61,373
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,978-2,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,528$48,554$53,257$58,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,026$0$5,672

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year2010201020112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$1,250$2,300$3,375$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,125$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,978-2,444

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20102011
ModelC-ClassE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in108.7 in
Length182.3 in185.0 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height56.3 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested240091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested104098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested107581%
Total Not Requested25019%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested104098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Second rear spoiler
FeatureValueRequested?
Second rear spoiler150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested164071%
Total Not Requested67529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Second rear spoiler
FeatureValueRequested?
Second rear spoiler150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested164071%
Total Not Requested67529%

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