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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: $74,265

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $22,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,248

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $20,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimC63 AMGE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,930 $85,750
Base Invoice $54,805 $79,748
Lighting Package 1,290  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 2,500
Proximity key 650  
Premium 2 Package   2,400
Premium 1 Package   2,500
Lighting Package 1,200  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 884
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 2,325
Proximity key 605  
Premium 2 Package   2,232
Premium 1 Package   2,325
Options (change) 12,760 8,350
Options (change) 11,868 7,766
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,700 1,700
Total Price $74,265 $96,675
Total Invoice $69,248 $90,089

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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: $19,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,441
Model Year20122010
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimC63 AMGE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$74,265$96,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,265$94,100
Total Invoice$69,248$90,089
Adjustments for Features0-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,248$87,689

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

Model Year20122010
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
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Massage, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$1,550$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,400

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

Model Year20122010
ModelC-ClassE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in113.1 in
Length180.7 in191.7 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,924 lb.4,058 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 Room55.0 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?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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