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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: $74,890

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $18,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,712

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $17,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimAMG C63E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,250 $81,800
Base Invoice $60,683 $76,074
Parktronic Package 970  
Rearview camera 460  
Garmin Map Pilot 600  
designo Package 3,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Wood trim 325  
Power trunk closer 250 510
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 550
Sunshades, second row 380  
Sunshade, rear, power 440  
Lighting Package   990
Premium Package   3,650
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   925
Proximity key   1,080
Parktronic Package 902  
Rearview camera 428  
Garmin Map Pilot 558  
designo Package 2,874  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Wood trim 302  
Power trunk closer 233 474
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 512
Sunshades, second row 353  
Sunshade, rear, power 409  
Lighting Package   921
Premium Package   3,395
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   860
Proximity key   1,004
Options (change) 8,715 9,305
Options (change) 8,104 8,654
Destination 925 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $74,890 $93,580
Total Invoice $69,712 $87,203

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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 AMG C63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,028
Model Year20162006
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimAMG C63E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$74,890$93,580
Adjustments for Features-2,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,165$93,580
Total Invoice$69,712$87,203
Adjustments for Features-2,5370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,175$87,203

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

Model Year20162006
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimAMG C63E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,250$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5370

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

Model Year20162006
ModelC-ClassE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in112.4 in
Length184.5 in189.7 in
Width71.3 in71.7 in
Height56.8 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested125061%
Total Not Requested80039%

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