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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: $50,530

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $11,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,055

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $11,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelC-ClassE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimC300 Sport SedanE400E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,990 $53,350 $59,400
Base Invoice $31,611 $49,616 $55,242
Premium 1 Package 1,995 3,430 3,430
Multimedia Package 2,700    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Lighting Package 985    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
Heated front seats 750    
Wood trim 325    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300
Rear side airbags 420 420 420
Proximity key 1,140 650 650
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 750 750
Second rear spoiler 300 300 300
Rearview camera 460    
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290
Special order charge   250 250
Premium 1 Package 1,855 3,190 3,190
Multimedia Package 2,511    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Lighting Package 916    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 670 670
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
Heated front seats 698    
Wood trim 302    
Rear spoiler 279 279 279
Rear side airbags 391 391 391
Proximity key 1,060 605 605
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 698 698
Second rear spoiler 279 279 279
Rearview camera 428    
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200
Special order charge   233 233
Options (change) 15,665 8,110 8,110
Options (change) 14,569 7,545 7,545
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $50,530 $62,385 $68,435
Total Invoice $47,055 $58,086 $63,712

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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: $8,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,958
Model Year201120152015
ModelC-ClassE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimC300 Sport SedanE400E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine228hp V6329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$50,530$62,385$68,435
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,530$59,085$64,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,650
Total Invoice$47,055$58,086$63,712
Adjustments for Features0-3,073-3,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,055$55,013$60,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,254

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

Model Year201120152015
ModelC-ClassE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimC300 Sport SedanE400E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,575$5,875$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,073-3,445

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

Model Year20112015
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 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in36.8 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 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.3 ft3

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested165089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested134062%
Total Not Requested82538%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested134062%
Total Not Requested82538%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%

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