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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: $72,945

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $5,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,021

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $4,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimC63 AMGAMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,930 $72,400
Base Invoice $54,805 $67,332
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Lane departure warning 850  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Proximity key 650  
Rear side airbags 420 420
Wood trim 0 0
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Premium 2 Package   3,700
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Lane departure warning 791  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 670
Proximity key 605  
Rear side airbags 391 391
Wood trim 0 0
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Premium 2 Package   3,441
Options (change) 11,440 4,840
Options (change) 10,641 4,502
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $72,945 $78,165
Total Invoice $68,021 $72,759

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,011
Model Year20122017
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimC63 AMGAMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8396hp V6
TransmissionT7T9
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$72,945$78,165
Adjustments for Features0-8,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,945$69,840
Total Invoice$68,021$72,759
Adjustments for Features0-7,749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,021$65,010

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

Model Year20122017
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimC63 AMGAMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Ionizing air filtration $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,100$12,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,749

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

Model Year20122017
ModelC-ClassE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in115.7 in
Length180.7 in193.8 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height56.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,924 lb.4,145 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 Room55.0 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 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, leather250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested172590%

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