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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: $48,965

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $12,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,601

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $11,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassR-Class
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $42,100
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $39,153
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 910
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 710
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300    
Wood trim 325   325   0  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 700 700 550
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 1,110
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Premium III Package           11,250
CD changer, remote           450
Full Leather Seating Package           2,200
Heated front seats           710
Voice control for nav and audio           510
iPod integration           375
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 846
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 660
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279    
Wood trim 302   302   0  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 651 651 512
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 1,032
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Premium III Package           10,462
CD changer, remote           418
Full Leather Seating Package           2,046
Heated front seats           660
Voice control for nav and audio           474
iPod integration           349
Options (change) 14,165 12,870 14,165 12,870 11,040 18,775
Options (change) 13,175 11,971 13,175 11,971 10,269 17,459
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $49,840 $48,965 $53,060 $52,175 $52,490 $61,750
Total Invoice $46,414 $45,601 $49,409 $48,586 $48,879 $57,487

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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: $8,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,836
Model Year201220122012201220122008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassR-Class
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
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)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17255/55-18
Total Price$49,840$48,965$53,060$52,175$52,490$61,750
Adjustments for Features-7250-2,425-1,700-725-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,115$48,965$50,635$50,475$51,765$57,400
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800$0
Total Invoice$46,414$45,601$49,409$48,586$48,879$57,487
Adjustments for Features-6750-2,258-1,583-675-4,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,739$45,601$47,151$47,003$48,204$53,437
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 Year201220122012201220122008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassR-Class
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportR350 / R320
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$0
AWD  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250 
Power flip-out rear side windows     $125
Power liftgate     $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
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
Cargo net     $40
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 air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Rear HVAC unit     $400
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote     $200
CD player     $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration     $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear seat audio controls     $25
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats     $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats     $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Manual recliner, third row seats     $125
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0 
Total Value of Features$4,455$3,730$6,155$5,430$4,455$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$2,425$1,700$725$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-6750-2,258-1,583-675-4,050

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

Model Year20122008
ModelC-ClassR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in126.6 in
Length180.7 in203.0 in
Width69.7 in75.7 in
Height56.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 ft315.3 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 C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested140076%
Total Not Requested45024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested140076%
Total Not Requested45024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested140076%
Total Not Requested45024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested140076%
Total Not Requested45024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested435063%
Total Not Requested259037%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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