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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: $42,735

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $9,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,802

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $8,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $36,968 $45,105
Premium II Package 2,750 1,350 1,080    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 690 690
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550      
Wood trim     0    
Lighting Package       890 890
Entertainment Package       1,080 1,080
Premium Package       6,150 3,750
Sunroof       1,390 1,290
Satellite radio       500 500
Heated front seats       690  
Premium II Package 2,558 1,256 1,004    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 642 642
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442      
Wood trim     0    
Lighting Package       828 828
Entertainment Package       1,004 1,004
Premium Package       5,720 3,488
Sunroof       1,293 1,200
Satellite radio       465 465
Heated front seats       642  
Options (change) 8,610 7,210 5,390 11,390 8,200
Options (change) 8,008 6,706 5,012 10,594 7,627
Destination 825 825 875 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $42,735 $44,935 $61,765 $51,915 $57,475
Total Invoice $39,802 $41,848 $57,621 $48,337 $53,507

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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 C300 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,630
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$42,735$44,935$61,765$51,915$57,475
Adjustments for Features0-200-600-3,120-3,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,735$44,735$61,165$48,795$54,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$18,430$0$5,535
Total Invoice$39,802$41,848$57,621$48,337$53,507
Adjustments for Features0-186-560-2,905-2,928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,802$41,662$57,061$45,432$50,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,860$17,259$0$5,147

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

Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat   $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,905$3,105$3,505$6,025$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$600$3,120$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-560-2,905-2,928

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

Model Year20082006
ModelC-ClassM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in114.7 in
Length182.3 in188.5 in
Width69.7 in75.2 in
Height56.3 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.472.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested152567%
Total Not Requested75033%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested49032%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested49032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested49032%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested230062%
Total Not Requested142538%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%

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