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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: $47,110

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $15,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,874

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $14,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassR-Class
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $52,690
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $49,002
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995    
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700  
Lighting Package 985 985 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 420 420 420  
Rear spoiler 300      
Wood trim 325      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 600
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Heated front seats 750 750 750 750
Rearview camera 460 460 460  
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140  
Xenon HID headlights       985
Premium 2 Package       4,400
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855    
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511  
Lighting Package 916 916 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 670
Rear side airbags 391 391 391  
Rear spoiler 279      
Wood trim 302      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 558
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Heated front seats 698 698 698 698
Rearview camera 428 428 428  
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060  
Xenon HID headlights       916
Premium 2 Package       4,092
Options (change) 12,245 11,620 9,625 9,205
Options (change) 11,388 10,807 8,952 8,562
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $47,110 $48,395 $50,490 $62,770
Total Invoice $43,874 $45,069 $47,018 $58,439

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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: $10,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,957
Model Year2011201120112012
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)100, 8100, 8100, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17255/50-19
Total Price$47,110$48,395$50,490$62,770
Adjustments for Features0-775-1,050-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,110$47,620$49,440$57,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$2,330$0
Total Invoice$43,874$45,069$47,018$58,439
Adjustments for Features0-722-978-4,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,874$44,347$46,040$53,831
Cost Above Minimum$0$473$2,166$0

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

Model Year2011201120112012
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
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
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$200
Infotainment 
HD radio   $50
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats   $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
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$1,815$2,590$2,865$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$1,050$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-722-978-4,608

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

Model Year20112012
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 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%

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

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%

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

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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested115051%

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