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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: $45,895

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $15,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,747

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $14,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320132009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassR-Class
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,350 $35,770 $38,950 $39,360 $41,400 $47,650
Base Invoice $32,876 $33,266 $36,224 $36,605 $38,502 $44,315
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970  
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 750 750 750 750 750 570
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,050
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 1,130
Premium II Package           7,850
Heated front seats           720
Telematics service, such as OnStar           650
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902  
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 698 698 698 698 698 530
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 976
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 1,051
Premium II Package           7,300
Heated front seats           670
Telematics service, such as OnStar           604
Options (change) 10,515 9,220 10,515 9,220 7,390 12,690
Options (change) 9,780 8,576 9,780 8,576 6,874 11,801
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 875
Total Price $46,770 $45,895 $50,370 $49,485 $49,695 $61,215
Total Invoice $43,561 $42,747 $46,909 $46,086 $46,281 $56,991

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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: $10,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,356
Model Year201320132013201320132009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassR-Class
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6268hp 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)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17255/55-18
Total Price$46,770$45,895$50,370$49,485$49,695$61,215
Adjustments for Features-7250-2,575-1,850-875-5,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,045$45,895$47,795$47,635$48,820$55,965
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,900$1,740$2,925$0
Total Invoice$43,561$42,747$46,909$46,086$46,281$56,991
Adjustments for Features-6750-2,398-1,723-815-4,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,886$42,747$44,511$44,363$45,466$52,103
Cost Above Minimum$139$0$1,764$1,616$2,719$0

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

Model Year201320132013201320132009
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 
AWD  $1700$1700 $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250 
Power flip-out rear side windows     $125
Power liftgate     $350
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Sunshades, second row     $125
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 
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 air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat     $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings     $75
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Rear bumper protector     $40
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration     $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25
Fog lights     $125
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
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
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
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 
Total Value of Features$3,615$2,890$5,465$4,740$3,765$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$2,575$1,850$875$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6750-2,398-1,723-815-4,888

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

Model Year20132009
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?
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested256555%
Total Not Requested210045%

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