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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: $49,845

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $13,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassR-Class
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $41,400 $55,950 $68,100 $75,700 $52,690
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Premium 1 Package 1,250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler 350        
Heated steering wheel 250       225
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,090
Heated front seats 580       750
Power trunk closer 250        
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850   850  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   700      
Premium 2 Package         4,400
Blind spot warning system         600
Telematics service, such as OnStar         660
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench         690
Xenon HID headlights         985
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046  
Premium 1 Package 1,163        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670
Rear spoiler 326        
Heated steering wheel 233       209
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930 1,014
Heated front seats 539       698
Power trunk closer 233        
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791   791  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   651      
Premium 2 Package         4,092
Blind spot warning system         558
Telematics service, such as OnStar         614
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench         642
Xenon HID headlights         916
Options (change) 7,450 5,470 3,920 4,770 10,120
Options (change) 6,931 5,088 3,646 4,437 9,413
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $49,845 $62,415 $73,015 $81,465 $63,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,309
Model Year20202020202020202012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassR-Class
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19255/50-19
Total Price$49,845$62,415$73,015$81,465$63,685
Adjustments for Features0-2,925-1,975-3,125-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,845$59,490$71,040$78,340$62,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,645$21,195$28,495$0

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

Model Year20202020202020202012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassR-Class
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Heated steering wheel$100   $100
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat    $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300   
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration    $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   $25
Boost gauge $75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Headlight washers    $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Folding third row seats    $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,515$9,440$8,490$9,640$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925$1,975$3,125$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-285-126-208-1,466

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

Model Year20202012
ModelC-ClassR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in126.6 in
Length184.5 in203.1 in
Width71.3 in77.1 in
Height56.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested105047%

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