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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: $53,405

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $8,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,734

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $7,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimC250 SportC350 SportE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $42,100 $52,150 $72,400
Base Invoice $33,294 $39,153 $48,500 $67,332
Leather Package 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500   3,950  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,530 1,530    
Special order charge 250 250    
Multimedia Package 2,860 2,860    
Lane departure warning 875 875    
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720
Wood trim 325 0   0
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Second rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Rear spoiler 300      
Proximity key 650 650    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 750 750    
Auto-dimming headlights     250  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325   3,674  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,423 1,423    
Special order charge 233 233    
Multimedia Package 2,660 2,660    
Lane departure warning 814 814    
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 670 670
Wood trim 302 0   0
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Second rear spoiler 279 279 279  
Rear spoiler 279      
Proximity key 605 605    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 698 698    
Auto-dimming headlights     233  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
Options (change) 16,680 13,555 8,350 2,230
Options (change) 15,515 12,609 7,768 2,075
Destination 925 925 925 925
Total Price $53,405 $56,580 $61,425 $75,555
Total Invoice $49,734 $52,687 $57,193 $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 C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,202
Model Year2014201420172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimC250 SportC350 SportE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6241hp I4396hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18x-245/40-19
Total Price$53,405$56,580$61,425$75,555
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,350-5,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,405$56,430$60,075$69,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,025$0$9,855
Total Invoice$49,734$52,687$57,193$70,332
Adjustments for Features0-140-1,257-5,236
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,734$52,547$55,936$65,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,813$0$9,160

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

Model Year2014201420172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimC250 SportC350 SportE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Second rear spoiler$150$150$150 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Headlight washers$50$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 headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
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$50  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,500$4,650$5,850$10,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,350$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-140-1,257-5,236

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

Model Year20142017
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 Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested80067%
Total Not Requested40033%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested80067%
Total Not Requested40033%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Second rear spoiler
FeatureValueRequested?
Second rear spoiler150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170053%
Total Not Requested150047%

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