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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: $60,752

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $9,903

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,284

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $9,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimC300C350eE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $52,150 $72,400
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $48,500 $67,332
Interior Package 2,880 2,880    
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220    
Multimedia Package 2,230 2,230    
Wood trim 325 325   0
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800    
Lighting Package 800 800    
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290    
Sport Package 2,175      
Power trunk closer 250 250    
Fragrance atomizer 350 350    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,190   1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,090 1,090
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250  
Second rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440    
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990    
Sunshades, second row 380 380   380
Black exterior trim (optional) 300     650
Luxury Package   325    
Premium 3 Package     11,250 7,300
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     450 450
245/35ZR20       750
Interior Package 2,678 2,678    
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065    
Multimedia Package 2,074 2,074    
Wood trim 302 302   0
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604    
Lighting Package 744 744    
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200    
Sport Package 2,023      
Power trunk closer 233 233    
Fragrance atomizer 326 326    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,107   1,767  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 670 670
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,014 1,014
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233  
Second rear spoiler 279 279 279  
Rear spoiler 326 326    
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409    
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921    
Sunshades, second row 354 354   353
Black exterior trim (optional) 279     605
Luxury Package   303    
Premium 3 Package     10,463 6,789
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     419 419
245/35ZR20       698
Options (change) 21,720 18,380 17,580 11,340
Options (change) 20,202 17,096 16,352 10,548
Destination 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0
Total Price $61,595 $60,752 $70,655 $84,665
Total Invoice $57,351 $56,284 $65,777 $78,805

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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 C350e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,928
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,585
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimC300C350eE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH241hp I4396hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
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-245/35-20
Total Price$61,595$60,752$70,655$84,665
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,025-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,595$60,702$69,630$80,565
Cost Above Minimum$893$0$0$10,935
Total Invoice$57,351$56,284$65,777$78,805
Adjustments for Features0-46-954-3,816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,351$56,238$64,823$74,989
Cost Above Minimum$1,113$0$0$10,166

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

Model Year2016201620172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimC300C350eE300AMG 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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000$1000
Automated lane change  $300$300
Eco accelerator $100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
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
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver  $0$0
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0
Evasive maneuver assist  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication  $0$0
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0  
6 kWh battery pack $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  $0
Body kit$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
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
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
Suggestive steering$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,625$3,675$4,650$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,025$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-954-3,816

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

Model Year20162017
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

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
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
Power decklid350Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
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
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Heated front seats200Yes
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
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

245/35ZR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR20 tires200No
275/30ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
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
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
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
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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