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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: $59,922

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $10,853

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,513

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $10,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimC300C350eE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,150 $72,400
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $48,500 $67,332
Premium 4 Package 8,650 8,650    
Heated front seats 580 580    
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050    
Parking Assist Package 1,090 1,090    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,190   1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,090 1,090
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250  
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990    
Sunshades, second row 380 380   380
Black exterior trim (optional) 300     650
Sport Package 2,175      
Upholstered instrument panel   350    
Premium 3 Package     11,250 7,300
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
Rear side airbags     420 420
Wood trim       0
245/35ZR20       750
Premium 4 Package 8,045 8,045    
Heated front seats 539 539    
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907    
Parking Assist Package 1,014 1,014    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,107   1,767  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,014 1,014
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233  
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921    
Sunshades, second row 354 354   353
Black exterior trim (optional) 279     605
Sport Package 2,023      
Upholstered instrument panel   326    
Premium 3 Package     10,463 6,789
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
Rear side airbags     391 391
Wood trim       0
245/35ZR20       698
Options (change) 20,305 16,990 17,700 11,760
Options (change) 18,887 15,804 16,464 10,939
Destination 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0
Total Price $60,730 $59,922 $70,775 $85,085
Total Invoice $56,547 $55,513 $65,889 $79,196

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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: $9,878
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,468
Model Year2017201720172017
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$60,730$59,922$70,775$85,085
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,025-4,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,730$59,872$69,750$80,635
Cost Above Minimum$858$0$0$10,885
Total Invoice$56,547$55,513$65,889$79,196
Adjustments for Features0-46-954-4,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,547$55,467$64,935$75,054
Cost Above Minimum$1,080$0$0$10,119

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

Model Year2017201720172017
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
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 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200
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 $0
Suggestive steering$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,475$3,525$4,500$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,025$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-954-4,142

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

Model Year20172017
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 Capacity17.4 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

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Fragrance atomizer200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested586591%
Total Not Requested6009%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100No
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
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Fragrance atomizer200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested586591%
Total Not Requested6009%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

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 system0Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
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
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 system0Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested327569%
Total Not Requested150031%

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