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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: $67,020

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43   
Difference: $14,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassE-Class
TrimAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SAMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,950 $68,100 $75,700 $72,400
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 1,050 1,050  
Parking Assist Package 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Fragrance atomizer 350 350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,090
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440  
Color seat belts 0 500 500 0
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500 500   500
Black exterior trim (optional) 300 750 750 650
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700      
AMG Leather Package   2,590    
Premium 2 Package       3,700
Wood trim       0
Rear side airbags       420
245/35ZR20       750
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 977 977  
Parking Assist Package 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Fragrance atomizer 320 320 320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 1,014
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409  
Color seat belts 0 465 465 0
Sunshades, second row 354 353 353 353
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465 465   465
Black exterior trim (optional) 279 698 698 605
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651      
AMG Leather Package   2,409    
Premium 2 Package       3,441
Wood trim       0
Rear side airbags       391
245/35ZR20       698
Options (change) 10,075 10,445 7,355 8,660
Options (change) 9,366 9,710 6,836 8,056
Destination 995 995 995 925
Total Price $67,020 $79,540 $84,050 $81,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,461
Model Year2020202020202017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassE-Class
TrimAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SAMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8396hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19245/35-20
Total Price$67,020$79,540$84,050$81,985
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-700-4,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,970$79,540$83,350$77,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,570$17,380$0

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

Model Year2020202020202017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassE-Class
TrimAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SAMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700  $1700
RWD $0$0 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power trunk closer   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Tires, run-flat$150  $150
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication   $0
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Near-field communications (NFC)   $25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Rapid-heating front seats   $0
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Suggestive steering$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,450$3,400$4,100$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$700$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments-1620-65-4,086

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

Model Year20202017
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 Weight3,473 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 AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested75094%
Total Not Requested506%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested75094%
Total Not Requested506%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
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
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Total Requested92548%
Total Not Requested100052%

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