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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,900

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $10,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,954

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $10,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55ML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $36,968 $45,105
Power driver seat 600          
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats 290 290 290      
Rear side airbags 385 385 385   385 385
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500 500
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210   1,240
Heated front seats 680 680 680   690  
CD changer, remote 420 420 420 430    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820      
Wood trim       775    
Lighting Package         890 890
Entertainment Package         1,080 1,080
Comfort Package         1,450 1,450
Premium Package         6,150  
Sunroof         1,390 1,290
Appearance Package           950
Power driver seat 558          
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665      
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642 642
Folding second row seats 270 270 270      
Rear side airbags 358 358 358   358 358
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465 465
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055   1,153
Heated front seats 633 633 633   642  
CD changer, remote 391 391 391 400    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763      
Wood trim       721    
Lighting Package         828 828
Entertainment Package         1,004 1,004
Comfort Package         1,349 1,349
Premium Package         5,720  
Sunroof         1,293 1,200
Appearance Package           884
Options (change) 9,175 8,575 8,575 5,395 13,225 8,475
Options (change) 8,535 7,977 7,977 5,018 12,301 7,883
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $42,900 $46,900 $47,500 $61,920 $53,750 $57,750
Total Invoice $39,954 $43,674 $44,232 $57,732 $50,044 $53,763

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,784
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55ML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T7T5T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18235/65-17255/50-19
Total Price$42,900$46,900$47,500$61,920$53,750$57,750
Adjustments for Features-9250-1,225-1,200-5,550-4,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,975$46,900$46,275$60,720$48,200$53,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$4,300$18,745$0$5,225
Total Invoice$39,954$43,674$44,232$57,732$50,044$53,763
Adjustments for Features-8610-1,141-1,119-5,167-4,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,093$43,674$43,091$56,613$44,877$49,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,581$3,998$17,520$0$4,860

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

Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55ML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 $1200$1200
6-speed manual $150    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000  
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate    $350 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down     $50
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Hill descent control    $250$250
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net    $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo cover    $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Intermittent wipers   $0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 $175$175
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat    $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Rear spoiler   $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Cornering lights    $50$50
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,465$1,540$2,765$2,740$7,090$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0$1,225$1,200$5,550$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-8610-1,141-1,119-5,167-4,026

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

Model Year20062006
ModelC-ClassM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in114.7 in
Length178.4 in188.5 in
Width68.0 in75.2 in
Height55.6 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.272.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested210056%
Total Not Requested162544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
255/50WR19 tires400No
Total Requested55054%
Total Not Requested47546%

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