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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: $74,685

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $23,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,639

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $22,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimC63 AMGE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,930 $87,700
Base Invoice $54,805 $81,561
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 1,140
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Rear side airbags 420  
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 2,500
Proximity key 650  
Premium II Package   1,930
Premium I Package   2,100
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 1,060
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Rear side airbags 391  
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 2,325
Proximity key 605  
Premium II Package   1,795
Premium I Package   1,953
Options (change) 13,180 7,670
Options (change) 12,259 7,133
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,700 2,100
Total Price $74,685 $98,345
Total Invoice $69,639 $91,669

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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: $21,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,087
Model Year20122009
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimC63 AMGE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$74,685$98,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,685$96,260
Total Invoice$69,639$91,669
Adjustments for Features0-1,943
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,639$89,726

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

Model Year20122009
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimC63 AMGE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,515$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,943

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class features.

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

Model Year20122009
ModelC-ClassE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.4 in
Length180.7 in191.0 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height56.3 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,924 lb.4,027 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested87563%
Total Not Requested52537%

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