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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: $47,000

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $12,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,792

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $11,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassR-ClassR-Class
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportR350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $44,640 $51,645
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 890 890
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 690 690
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Wood trim 325 325 0    
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 385 385
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 2,390 2,390
Proximity key 650 650 650   1,080
CD changer, in-dash 480 480 480    
Special order charge 250 250 250    
Entertainment Package       1,190  
Comfort Package       1,350 625
Trim Package       1,750 1,200
Satellite radio       500 500
Front sport buckets       400  
Heated front seats       690  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 828 828
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 698 698
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 642 642
Rear spoiler 279 279      
Wood trim 302 302 0    
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 358 358
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 2,223 2,223
Proximity key 605 605 605   1,004
CD changer, in-dash 446 446 446    
Special order charge 250 250 250    
Entertainment Package       1,107  
Comfort Package       1,256 581
Trim Package       1,628 1,116
Satellite radio       465 465
Front sport buckets       372  
Heated front seats       642  
Options (change) 10,745 10,745 7,620 10,985 8,510
Options (change) 10,011 10,011 7,105 10,219 7,915
Destination 905 905 905 775 775
Total Price $47,000 $50,600 $49,925 $59,760 $64,785
Total Invoice $43,792 $47,140 $46,512 $55,634 $60,335

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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 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,468
Model Year20132013201320062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassR-ClassR-Class
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportR350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12440, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$47,000$50,600$49,925$59,760$64,785
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-150-2,550-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,000$48,750$49,775$57,210$62,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$2,775$0$4,825
Total Invoice$43,792$47,140$46,512$55,634$60,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,723-140-2,374-2,561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,792$45,417$46,372$53,260$57,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$2,580$0$4,514

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

Model Year20132013201320062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassR-ClassR-Class
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportR350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50$50
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat   $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player   $125$125
HD radio$50$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls   $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights   $125$125
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,040$5,890$4,190$6,590$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$150$2,550$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,723-140-2,374-2,561

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

Model Year20132006
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.4,842 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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
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 seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%
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, leather250No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
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 seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%
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, leather250No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

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, leather250No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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