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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: $61,065

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC   
Difference: $2,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,857

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC   
Difference: $2,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelC-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimC55E250 BlueTECE350AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $52,650 $53,100 $101,700
Base Invoice $50,639 $48,965 $49,383 $94,581
Premium Package 925      
Xenon HID headlights 790      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 720 720  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765      
Wood trim 775      
Satellite radio 500      
Navigation system 2,210      
Sport Package   0 0  
Premium 1 Package   4,180 4,180  
Rear side airbags   420 420 420
Special order charge   250 250 250
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Premium Package 860      
Xenon HID headlights 735      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 670 670  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711      
Wood trim 721      
Satellite radio 465      
Navigation system 2,055      
Sport Package   0 0  
Premium 1 Package   3,887 3,887  
Rear side airbags   391 391 391
Special order charge   233 233 233
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Rear spoiler   279 279  
Options (change) 6,655 7,490 7,490 670
Options (change) 6,189 6,967 6,967 624
Destination 775 925 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $63,180 $61,065 $61,515 $103,295
Total Invoice $58,903 $56,857 $57,275 $96,130

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,388
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelC-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimC55E250 BlueTECE350AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V8195hp I4 D302hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$63,180$61,065$61,515$103,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,515-2,365-9,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,180$58,550$59,150$93,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$600$35,405
Total Invoice$58,903$56,857$57,275$96,130
Adjustments for Features0-2,342-2,202-8,692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,903$54,515$55,073$87,438
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$558$32,923

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

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelC-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimC55E250 BlueTECE350AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  $50
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,700$5,215$5,065$12,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,515$2,365$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,342-2,202-8,692

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

Model Year20062016
ModelC-ClassE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in113.2 in
Length178.4 in192.1 in
Width68.0 in73.0 in
Height55.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested187564%
Total Not Requested104036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires200No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested187564%
Total Not Requested104036%

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