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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: $48,065

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $16,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,764

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $14,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassR-Class
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $52,690
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $49,002
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300    
Wood trim 325   325   0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 700 700 600
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660 660
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650  
Xenon HID headlights           985
Premium 2 Package           4,400
Heated front seats           750
Blind spot warning system           600
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 744
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 670
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279    
Wood trim 302   302   0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 651 651 558
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614 614
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605  
Xenon HID headlights           916
Premium 2 Package           4,092
Heated front seats           698
Blind spot warning system           558
Options (change) 13,265 11,970 13,265 11,970 10,140 10,605
Options (change) 12,338 11,134 12,338 11,134 9,432 9,864
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $48,940 $48,065 $52,160 $51,275 $51,590 $64,170
Total Invoice $45,577 $44,764 $48,572 $47,749 $48,042 $59,741

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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 C250 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,393
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassR-Class
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17255/50-19
Total Price$48,940$48,065$52,160$51,275$51,590$64,170
Adjustments for Features-7250-2,425-1,700-725-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,215$48,065$49,735$49,575$50,865$60,320
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800$0
Total Invoice$45,577$44,764$48,572$47,749$48,042$59,741
Adjustments for Features-6750-2,258-1,583-675-3,584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,902$44,764$46,314$46,166$47,367$56,157
Cost Above Minimum$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603$0

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

Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassR-Class
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0  $0 
AWD  $1700$1700 $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250 
Power liftgate     $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system     $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250
Rollover sensor     $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter     $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat     $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings     $75
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Rear bumper protector     $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
iPod integration     $100
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
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$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Manual recliner, third row seats     $125
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,565$2,840$5,265$4,540$3,565$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$2,425$1,700$725$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-6750-2,258-1,583-675-3,584

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

Model Year20122012
ModelC-ClassR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in126.6 in
Length180.7 in203.1 in
Width69.7 in77.1 in
Height56.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested85038%

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