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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: $48,840

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $42,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,483

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $39,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelC-ClassM-Class
TrimC300 Sport SedanML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,990 $90,100
Base Invoice $31,611 $83,793
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500  
Premium 1 Package 1,995  
Multimedia Package 2,700  
Lighting Package 985  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rear side airbags 420  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Wood trim 325  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 570
Heated front seats 750  
Rearview camera 460  
Proximity key 1,140  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395  
Premium 1 Package 1,855  
Multimedia Package 2,511  
Lighting Package 916  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Rear side airbags 391  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Wood trim 302  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 530
Heated front seats 698  
Rearview camera 428  
Proximity key 1,060  
Options (change) 13,975 570
Options (change) 12,997 530
Destination 875 875
Total Price $48,840 $91,545
Total Invoice $45,483 $85,198

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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 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,498
Model Year20112009
ModelC-ClassM-Class
TrimC300 Sport SedanML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6503hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18295/40-20
Total Price$48,840$91,545
Adjustments for Features0-7,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,840$83,790
Total Invoice$45,483$85,198
Adjustments for Features0-7,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,483$77,981

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

Model Year20112009
ModelC-ClassM-Class
TrimC300 Sport SedanML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$950$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,217

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

Model Year20112009
ModelC-ClassM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in114.7 in
Length182.3 in188.5 in
Width69.7 in75.2 in
Height56.3 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,706 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 in55.9 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 in56.2 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 C300 Sport Sedan

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested104098%
Total Not Requested252%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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