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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,415

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $88,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,192

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $82,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimC55S600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $54,450 $147,450
Base Invoice $50,639 $137,129
Premium Package 925  
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Navigation system 2,210  
Satellite radio 500  
Wood trim 775  
Premium Package 860  
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Navigation system 2,055  
Satellite radio 465  
Wood trim 721  
Options (change) 5,890 0
Options (change) 5,478 0
Destination 775 875
Gas Tax 1,300 3,000
Total Price $62,415 $151,325
Total Invoice $58,192 $141,004

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,079
Model Year20062009
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimC55S600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine362hp V8510hp V12
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-18
Total Price$62,415$151,325
Adjustments for Features0-13,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,415$137,660
Total Invoice$58,192$141,004
Adjustments for Features0-12,733
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,192$128,271

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

Model Year20062009
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimC55S600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning $200
Night vision $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,675$17,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,733

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

Model Year20062009
ModelC-ClassS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase106.9 in124.6 in
Length178.4 in205.0 in
Width68.0 in73.7 in
Height55.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.4,895 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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