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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: $50,530

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $8,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,055

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $7,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelC-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimC300 Sport SedanE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $52,150 $72,400
Base Invoice $31,611 $48,500 $67,332
Multimedia Package 2,700    
Premium 1 Package 1,995    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500    
Lighting Package 985    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720
Wood trim 325   0
Rearview camera 460 300  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420
Heated front seats 750 750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620  
Second rear spoiler 300 300  
Rear spoiler 300    
Proximity key 1,140    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Satellite radio   460  
Multimedia Package 2,511    
Premium 1 Package 1,855    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395    
Lighting Package 916    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 670 670
Wood trim 302   0
Rearview camera 428 279  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391
Heated front seats 698 698  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507  
Second rear spoiler 279 279  
Rear spoiler 279    
Proximity key 1,060    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Satellite radio   428  
Options (change) 15,665 5,660 2,230
Options (change) 14,569 5,266 2,075
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $50,530 $58,735 $75,555
Total Invoice $47,055 $54,691 $70,332

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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 C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,634
Model Year201120172017
ModelC-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimC300 Sport SedanE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6241hp I4396hp V6
TransmissionM6T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8?, 8590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18x-245/40-19
Total Price$50,530$58,735$75,555
Adjustments for Features0-2,150-8,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,530$56,585$66,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,095
Total Invoice$47,055$54,691$70,332
Adjustments for Features0-2,002-8,261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,055$52,689$62,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,382

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

Model Year201120172017
ModelC-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimC300 Sport SedanE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Second rear spoiler$150$150 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,750$5,900$12,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,002-8,261

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

Model Year20112017
ModelC-ClassE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in115.7 in
Length182.3 in193.8 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height56.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Second rear spoiler
FeatureValueRequested?
Second rear spoiler150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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