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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: $50,155

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $10,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,700

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $9,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,000 $38,600 $52,650 $53,100 $63,100 $101,700
Base Invoice $35,340 $35,898 $48,965 $49,383 $58,683 $94,581
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790        
Xenon HID headlights 790 790        
Entertainment Package 1,460 1,460        
Folding second row seats 290 290        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 720 720 720  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765        
Rear side airbags 385 385 420 420 420 420
Heated front seats 680 680        
Navigation system 2,210 2,210        
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500        
Sport Package     0 0    
Premium 1 Package     4,180 4,180    
Special order charge     250 250 250 250
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620    
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665        
Xenon HID headlights 735 735        
Entertainment Package 1,358 1,358        
Folding second row seats 270 270        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 670 670 670  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711        
Rear side airbags 358 358 391 391 391 391
Heated front seats 633 633        
Navigation system 2,055 2,055        
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395        
Sport Package     0 0    
Premium 1 Package     3,887 3,887    
Special order charge     233 233 233 233
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507    
Options (change) 11,380 11,380 7,190 7,190 1,390 670
Options (change) 10,585 10,585 6,688 6,688 1,294 624
Destination 775 775 925 925 925 925
Total Price $50,155 $50,755 $60,765 $61,215 $65,415 $103,295
Total Invoice $46,700 $47,258 $56,578 $56,996 $60,902 $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 C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,049
Model Year200720072016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6195hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$50,155$50,755$60,765$61,215$65,415$103,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-3,665-3,515-4,540-10,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,155$49,530$57,100$57,700$60,875$92,605
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$0$600$3,775$35,505
Total Invoice$46,700$47,258$56,578$56,996$60,902$96,130
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-3,412-3,273-4,227-9,948
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,700$46,117$53,166$53,723$56,675$86,182
Cost Above Minimum$583$0$0$557$3,509$33,016

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

Model Year200720072016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100
Power trunk closer     $350
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200 
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
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   
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150   $150
Console without shifter  $150$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
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$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Chronometer     $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers$50$50   $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights     $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Massage, driver seat     $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50   $50
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,450$3,675$6,115$5,965$6,990$13,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$3,665$3,515$4,540$10,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-3,412-3,273-4,227-9,948

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

Model Year20072016
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 C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested187564%
Total Not Requested104036%

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