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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: $52,250

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $10,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,659

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $9,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassR-Class
TrimC300C350eR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $42,100
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $39,153
Blind spot warning system 550 550  
Wood trim 325 325  
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600  
Interior Package 2,880 2,880  
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220  
Parktronic Package 970 970  
Rearview camera 460 460  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,190    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 710
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Sunshades, second row 380 380 300
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Power trunk closer 250 250  
Premium III Package     11,250
Full Leather Seating Package     2,200
Lighting Package     910
Heated front seats     710
Proximity key     1,110
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench     650
Illuminated door sill trim plates     550
Voice control for nav and audio     510
iPod integration     375
Blind spot warning system 512 512  
Wood trim 302 302  
Garmin Map Pilot 558 558  
Interior Package 2,678 2,678  
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065  
Parktronic Package 902 902  
Rearview camera 428 428  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,107    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 660
Rear spoiler 326 326  
Sunshades, second row 354 354 279
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Power trunk closer 233 233  
Premium III Package     10,462
Full Leather Seating Package     2,046
Lighting Package     846
Heated front seats     660
Proximity key     1,032
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench     604
Illuminated door sill trim plates     512
Voice control for nav and audio     474
iPod integration     349
Options (change) 12,375 11,185 19,275
Options (change) 11,510 10,403 17,924
Destination 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0
Total Price $52,250 $53,557 $62,250
Total Invoice $48,659 $49,591 $57,952

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,675
Model Year201620162008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassR-Class
TrimC300C350eR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/55-18
Total Price$52,250$53,557$62,250
Adjustments for Features-410-5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,840$53,022$62,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,182$0
Total Invoice$48,659$49,591$57,952
Adjustments for Features-382-4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,277$49,096$57,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$819$0

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

Model Year201620162008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassR-Class
TrimC300C350eR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0 
6 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,690$7,815$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$410$535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-382-4950

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

Model Year20162008
ModelC-ClassR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in126.6 in
Length184.5 in203.0 in
Width71.3 in75.7 in
Height56.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
12.6 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.642.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.685.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested555080%
Total Not Requested139020%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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