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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: $74,570

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $22,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,557

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $20,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimC63 AMGE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,300 $88,900
Base Invoice $52,359 $82,677
Premium II Package 1,100  
Seating Package 2,980  
Multimedia Package 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
iPod integration 375  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Limited-slip rear differential 3,990 2,030
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,850
Premium 1 Package   2,550
Premium II Package 1,023  
Seating Package 2,771  
Multimedia Package 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
iPod integration 349  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Limited-slip rear differential 3,711 1,888
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,651
Premium 1 Package   2,372
Options (change) 15,295 7,430
Options (change) 14,223 6,911
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $74,570 $97,205
Total Invoice $69,557 $90,463

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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 C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,812
Model Year20092012
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimC63 AMGE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$74,570$97,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,570$96,030
Total Invoice$69,557$90,463
Adjustments for Features0-1,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,557$89,369

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

Model Year20092012
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimC63 AMGE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Massage, driver seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,075$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094

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

Model Year20092012
ModelC-ClassE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in113.1 in
Length182.3 in191.7 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.4,048 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested119077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

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