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

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,180

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $27,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,903

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $25,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimC55E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $81,800
Base Invoice $50,639 $76,074
Premium Package 925 3,650
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Wood trim 775  
Satellite radio 500 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 925
Navigation system 2,210  
Lighting Package   990
Premium Package 860 3,395
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Wood trim 721  
Satellite radio 465 465
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 860
Navigation system 2,055  
Lighting Package   921
Options (change) 6,655 6,065
Options (change) 6,189 5,641
Destination 775 775
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700
Total Price $63,180 $90,340
Total Invoice $58,903 $84,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,515
Model Year20062006
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimC55E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$63,180$90,340
Adjustments for Features0-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,180$87,365
Total Invoice$58,903$84,190
Adjustments for Features0-2,772
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,903$81,418

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20062006
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimC55E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,625$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,772

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20062006
ModelC-ClassE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in112.4 in
Length178.4 in189.7 in
Width68.0 in71.7 in
Height55.6 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Total Requested102550%
Total Not Requested102550%

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