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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: $48,625

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $4,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,600 $56,500 $68,600 $76,200 $39,750 $48,500
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625    
Leather Seating Package 1,950          
Premium 1 Package 1,250          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 690 690
Heated front seats 580       690  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850   850    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620        
AMG Leather Package     2,590      
Lighting Package         890 890
Comfort Package         1,450 1,450
Premium Package         6,150 3,750
Sunroof         1,390 1,290
Rear side airbags         385 385
Satellite radio         500 500
Proximity key           1,080
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581    
Leather Seating Package 1,814          
Premium 1 Package 1,163          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 642 642
Heated front seats 539       642  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791   791    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507        
AMG Leather Package     2,409      
Lighting Package         828 828
Comfort Package         1,349 1,349
Premium Package         5,720 3,488
Sunroof         1,293 1,200
Rear side airbags         358 358
Satellite radio         465 465
Proximity key           1,004
Options (change) 5,975 3,815 3,935 2,195 12,145 10,035
Options (change) 5,558 3,549 3,660 2,042 11,297 9,334
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 775 775
Total Price $48,625 $61,365 $73,585 $79,445 $52,670 $59,310

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,498
Model Year202120212021202120062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 1380, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$48,625$61,365$73,585$79,445$52,670$59,310
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-2,100-2,800-600-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,625$58,715$71,485$76,645$52,070$58,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,090$22,860$28,020$0$6,365

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

Model Year202120212021202120062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate    $350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net    $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo cover    $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat    $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   $25$25
Boost gauge $75$75$75  
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,440$8,090$7,540$8,240$6,040$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$2,100$2,800$600$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-199-134-109-559-815

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

Model Year20212006
ModelC-ClassM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in114.7 in
Length184.5 in188.5 in
Width71.3 in75.2 in
Height56.8 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.672.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Total Requested255068%
Total Not Requested117532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%

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