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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: $57,895

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $41,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,908

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $38,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassM-Class
TrimC300C400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $94,990
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $88,341
Interior Package 2,300 2,300  
Premium Package 2,700    
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,190 1,190  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Sport Package 2,500    
Power trunk closer 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Rear side airbags 420 420  
Special order charge 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,090
Lighting Package   800  
Interior Package 2,139 2,139  
Premium Package 2,511    
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 1,953
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,107 1,107  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Sport Package 2,325    
Power trunk closer 233 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279  
Rear side airbags 391 391  
Special order charge 233 233  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,014
Lighting Package   744  
Options (change) 18,570 14,170 3,190
Options (change) 17,271 13,179 2,967
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $57,895 $63,685 $99,055
Total Invoice $53,908 $59,293 $92,183

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,199
Model Year201520152012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassM-Class
TrimC300C400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18265/45-20
Total Price$57,895$63,685$99,055
Adjustments for Features0-2,350-3,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,895$61,335$95,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,440$0
Total Invoice$53,908$59,293$92,183
Adjustments for Features0-2,188-3,076
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,908$57,105$89,107
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,197$0

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

Model Year201520152012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassM-Class
TrimC300C400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,475$7,825$8,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,188-3,076

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

Model Year20152012
ModelC-ClassM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in114.8 in
Length184.5 in189.1 in
Width71.3 in75.2 in
Height56.8 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.671.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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