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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: $81,245

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $25,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,622

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $23,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimAMG C63E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,250 $88,900
Base Invoice $60,683 $82,677
designo Package 3,090  
Multimedia Package 2,690  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,950
Parktronic Package 970  
Lighting Package 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Sunshade, rear, power 440  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,090
Sunshades, second row 380 380
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700 700
Carbon fiber trim 1,300 2,850
Power trunk closer 250  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   2,550
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Illuminated door sill trim plates   850
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
designo Package 2,874  
Multimedia Package 2,502  
Driver Assistance Package 2,092 2,744
Parktronic Package 902  
Lighting Package 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Sunshade, rear, power 409  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,014
Sunshades, second row 353 353
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651 651
Carbon fiber trim 1,209 2,651
Power trunk closer 233  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   2,372
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Illuminated door sill trim plates   791
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 15,070 16,820
Options (change) 14,014 15,645
Destination 925 875
Total Price $81,245 $106,595
Total Invoice $75,622 $99,197

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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: $26,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,018
Model Year20162012
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimAMG C63E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$81,245$106,595
Adjustments for Features-1,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,695$106,595
Total Invoice$75,622$99,197
Adjustments for Features-1,4430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,179$99,197

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

Model Year20162012
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimAMG C63E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
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, low-speed$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
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
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Massage, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$5,900$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4430

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

Model Year20162012
ModelC-ClassE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in113.1 in
Length184.5 in191.7 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height56.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.4,048 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested124081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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