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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: $40,485

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $17,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,709

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $16,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
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 $52,690
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $49,002
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350  
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,090
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650 660
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 720
Xenon HID headlights       985
Heated front seats       750
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256  
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 1,014
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604 614
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 670
Xenon HID headlights       916
Heated front seats       698
Options (change) 8,060 8,060 6,660 4,205
Options (change) 7,496 7,496 6,194 3,912
Destination 825 825 825 875
Total Price $40,485 $42,185 $44,385 $57,770
Total Invoice $37,709 $39,290 $41,336 $53,789

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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: $12,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,913
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassR-Class
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17255/50-19
Total Price$40,485$42,185$44,385$57,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,485$41,010$42,935$53,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$0
Total Invoice$37,709$39,290$41,336$53,789
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-4,167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,709$38,196$39,986$49,622
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$0

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

Model Year2008200820082012
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 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags   $300
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
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
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
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
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
Metal pedals$75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,240$3,415$3,690$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-4,167

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

Model Year20082012
ModelC-ClassR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in126.6 in
Length182.3 in203.1 in
Width69.7 in77.1 in
Height56.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested152567%
Total Not Requested75033%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94061%
Total Not Requested60039%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested152567%
Total Not Requested75033%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94061%
Total Not Requested60039%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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