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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,510

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $20,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,802

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $19,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassR-Class
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $49,300
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $45,849
Premium I Package 1,400 1,400    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650 650
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,070
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Premium 2 Package       5,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical       760
Heated front seats       740
Premium I Package 1,302 1,302    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 670
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604 604
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 995
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Premium 2 Package       5,534
Adaptive dampers - electrical       707
Heated front seats       688
Options (change) 7,085 7,085 5,685 9,890
Options (change) 6,589 6,589 5,287 9,198
Destination 825 825 825 875
Total Price $39,510 $41,210 $43,410 $60,065
Total Invoice $36,802 $38,383 $40,429 $55,922

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,161
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassR-Class
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17255/50-19
Total Price$39,510$41,210$43,410$60,065
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-7,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,510$40,035$41,960$52,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$0
Total Invoice$36,802$38,383$40,429$55,922
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-6,959
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,802$37,289$39,079$48,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$0

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

Model Year2008200820082010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassR-Class
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
HD radio   $50
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Compass   $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$1,440$2,615$2,890$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-6,959

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

Model Year20082010
ModelC-ClassR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in126.6 in
Length182.3 in203.0 in
Width69.7 in75.7 in
Height56.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.442.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.485.0 ft3

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

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested119077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested119077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested119077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested159049%
Total Not Requested167551%

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