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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: $57,515

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $4,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,561

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $4,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelC-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimC55E300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400
Base Invoice $50,639 $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 720 720 720 720
Wood trim 775     0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link 765        
Navigation system 2,210        
Satellite radio 500 460 460    
Xenon HID headlights 790        
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620  
Rear spoiler   350 350    
Rear side airbags   420 420 670 670
Sport Package     0    
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,370  
Front sport buckets         2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 670 670 670 670
Wood trim 721     0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link 711        
Navigation system 2,055        
Satellite radio 465 428 428    
Xenon HID headlights 735        
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507  
Rear spoiler   326 326    
Rear side airbags   391 391 623 623
Sport Package     0    
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,274  
Front sport buckets         2,325
Options (change) 5,730 3,570 3,570 4,380 3,890
Options (change) 5,329 3,322 3,322 4,074 3,618
Destination 775 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $62,255 $57,515 $63,465 $76,975 $109,285
Total Invoice $58,043 $53,561 $59,094 $71,657 $101,705

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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 E300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,453
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelC-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimC55E300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V8241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8
TransmissionT5T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12?, 8?, 8590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20
Total Price$62,255$57,515$63,465$76,975$109,285
Adjustments for Features0-3,190-4,890-9,740-10,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,255$54,325$58,575$67,235$98,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$12,910$44,220
Total Invoice$58,043$53,561$59,094$71,657$101,705
Adjustments for Features0-2,971-4,553-9,067-9,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,043$50,590$54,541$62,590$91,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,951$12,000$41,120

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

Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelC-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimC55E300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400$1400
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Drift mode    $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD player$125    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player$50    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers$50    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Heated front seats$200  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50    
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,175$6,365$8,065$12,915$13,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,190$4,890$9,740$10,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,971-4,553-9,067-9,995

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

Model Year20062018
ModelC-ClassE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in115.7 in
Length178.4 in193.8 in
Width68.0 in73.7 in
Height55.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

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