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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: $61,155

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $9,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,941

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $8,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimC300C400E300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $52,150 $72,400
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $48,500 $67,332
Lighting Package 800 800    
Premium Package 2,700      
Sport Package 2,500      
Interior Package 2,300 2,300    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,190 1,190 1,900  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800    
Fragrance atomizer 350 350    
Power trunk closer 250 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690    
Sunshades, second row 380 380   380
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990    
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440    
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Second rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,090 1,090
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420
Special order charge 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720
Premium 3 Package     11,250 7,300
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     450 450
Wood trim       0
Lighting Package 744 744    
Premium Package 2,511      
Sport Package 2,325      
Interior Package 2,139 2,139    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,107 1,107 1,767  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604    
Fragrance atomizer 326 326    
Power trunk closer 233 233    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502    
Sunshades, second row 354 354   353
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921    
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409    
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Second rear spoiler 279 279 279  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,014 1,014
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391
Special order charge 233 233    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 670 670
Premium 3 Package     10,463 6,789
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     419 419
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 21,830 16,630 17,750 10,360
Options (change) 20,304 15,468 16,510 9,636
Destination 925 925 925 925
Total Price $61,155 $66,145 $70,825 $83,685
Total Invoice $56,941 $61,582 $65,935 $77,893

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,667
Model Year2015201520172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimC300C400E300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6241hp I4396hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T9T9
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18x-245/40-19
Total Price$61,155$66,145$70,825$83,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-1,425-4,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,155$64,445$69,400$79,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,290$0$9,660
Total Invoice$56,941$61,582$65,935$77,893
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-1,327-4,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,941$59,999$64,608$73,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,058$0$8,980

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

Model Year2015201520172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimC300C400E300AMG 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 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000$1000
Automated lane change  $300$300
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Sunshades, second row$125$125 $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Active safety seat bolsters  $0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver  $0$0
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0
Evasive maneuver assist  $200$200
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication  $0$0
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
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Rapid-heating front seats  $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Suggestive steering$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,700$5,400$5,125$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$1,425$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-1,327-4,305

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

Model Year20152017
ModelC-ClassE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in115.7 in
Length184.5 in193.8 in
Width71.3 in73.7 in
Height56.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Second rear spoiler
FeatureValueRequested?
Second rear spoiler150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Fragrance atomizer200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested602576%
Total Not Requested195024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Fragrance atomizer200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested327569%
Total Not Requested150031%

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