Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2012

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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: $66,015

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $5,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,456

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $5,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelC-ClassE-Class (2-door)
TrimC63 AMGE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,200 $56,590
Base Invoice $54,126 $52,629
AMG Leather Package 3,030  
Multimedia Package 3,350  
Lighting Package 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 420 420
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660
Proximity key 1,140  
Rearview camera 460  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Rear spoiler   300
AMG Leather Package 2,818  
Multimedia Package 3,115  
Lighting Package 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 391 391
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614
Proximity key 1,060  
Rearview camera 428  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Rear spoiler   279
Options (change) 10,765 8,550
Options (change) 10,011 7,952
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $71,940 $66,015
Total Invoice $67,112 $61,456

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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 E-Class (2-door) E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,238
Model Year20112012
ModelC-ClassE-Class (2-door)
TrimC63 AMGE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine451hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$71,940$66,015
Adjustments for Features0-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,940$65,390
Total Invoice$67,112$61,456
Adjustments for Features0-582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,112$60,874

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

Model Year20112012
ModelC-ClassE-Class (2-door)
TrimC63 AMGE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$3,850$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-582

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

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,662 lb.3,773 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 C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested191583%
Total Not Requested40017%

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