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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: $84,005

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $23,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimAMG C63E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,600 $88,900
Parking Assist Package 1,090  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,050  
Multimedia Package 2,200  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,950
designo Package 3,100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Carbon fiber trim 975 2,850
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700 700
Sunshades, second row 380 380
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,090
Sunshade, rear, power 440  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   2,550
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Rear side airbags   420
Illuminated door sill trim plates   850
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Parking Assist Package 1,014  
Advanced Lighting Package 977  
Multimedia Package 2,046  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,744
designo Package 2,883  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Carbon fiber trim 907 2,651
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651 651
Sunshades, second row 353 353
Panoramic sunroof 930 1,014
Sunshade, rear, power 409  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   2,372
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Rear side airbags   391
Illuminated door sill trim plates   791
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 14,355 17,240
Options (change) 13,352 16,036
Destination 1,050 875
Total Price $84,005 $107,015

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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: $24,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,460
Model Year20212012
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimAMG C63E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$84,005$107,015
Adjustments for Features-1,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,405$107,015

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

Model Year20212012
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimAMG C63E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power trunk closer $350
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
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
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$6,500$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2740

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

Model Year20212012
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 Weight3,874 lb.4,048 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
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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