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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: $76,530

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $23,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,381

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $21,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimC63 AMGE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,200 $88,900
Base Invoice $54,126 $82,677
Lighting Package 985  
Multimedia Package 3,350  
AMG Leather Package 3,030  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Rear side airbags 420 420
Limited-slip rear differential 2,000 2,030
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 2,850
Proximity key 1,140  
Rearview camera 460  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   2,550
Lighting Package 916  
Multimedia Package 3,115  
AMG Leather Package 2,818  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Rear side airbags 391 391
Limited-slip rear differential 1,860 1,888
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 2,651
Proximity key 1,060  
Rearview camera 428  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   2,372
Options (change) 15,355 10,300
Options (change) 14,280 9,581
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $76,530 $100,075
Total Invoice $71,381 $93,133

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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: $21,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,844
Model Year20112012
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimC63 AMGE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$76,530$100,075
Adjustments for Features0-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,530$98,025
Total Invoice$71,381$93,133
Adjustments for Features0-1,908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,381$91,225

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

Model Year20112012
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimC63 AMGE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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$2,575$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,908

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

Model Year20112012
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
AMG Leather 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested94061%
Total Not Requested60039%

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