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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: $53,365

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $14,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,686

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $13,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelC-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimC63 AMGML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,300 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $52,359 $36,968 $45,105
Multimedia Package 2,980    
Premium II Package 1,100    
Seating Package 2,980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 690 690
Wood trim 0    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650    
Lighting Package   890 890
Entertainment Package   1,080 1,080
Comfort Package   1,450 1,450
Premium Package   6,150 3,750
Sunroof   1,390 1,290
Satellite radio   500 500
Heated front seats   690  
Multimedia Package 2,771    
Premium II Package 1,023    
Seating Package 2,771    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 642 642
Wood trim 0    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604    
Lighting Package   828 828
Entertainment Package   1,004 1,004
Comfort Package   1,349 1,349
Premium Package   5,720 3,488
Sunroof   1,293 1,200
Satellite radio   465 465
Heated front seats   642  
Options (change) 8,430 12,840 9,650
Options (change) 7,838 11,943 8,976
Destination 875 775 775
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $67,705 $53,365 $58,925
Total Invoice $63,172 $49,686 $54,856

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,311
Model Year200920062006
ModelC-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimC63 AMGML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine451hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$67,705$53,365$58,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,960-1,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,705$51,405$56,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,535
Total Invoice$63,172$49,686$54,856
Adjustments for Features0-1,825-1,848
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,172$47,861$53,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,147

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

Model Year200920062006
ModelC-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimC63 AMGML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Hill descent control $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Chronometer$100  
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,805$5,765$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,960$1,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,825-1,848

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class features.

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

Model Year20092006
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class specs.

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%

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 seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
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 reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested67567%
Total Not Requested34033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested255068%
Total Not Requested117532%

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 seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
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 reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested67567%
Total Not Requested34033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%

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