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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: $63,180

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $100,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,903

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $93,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimC55S600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $54,450 $160,300
Base Invoice $50,639 $149,079
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Premium Package 925  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Wood trim 775  
Navigation system 2,210  
Satellite radio 500  
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Premium Package 860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Wood trim 721  
Navigation system 2,055  
Satellite radio 465  
Options (change) 6,655 0
Options (change) 6,189 0
Destination 775 905
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600
Total Price $63,180 $163,805
Total Invoice $58,903 $152,584

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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: $83,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,575
Model Year20062013
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimC55S600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine362hp V8510hp V12
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 121200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$63,180$163,805
Adjustments for Features0-17,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,180$146,515
Total Invoice$58,903$152,584
Adjustments for Features0-16,106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,903$136,478

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

Model Year20062013
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimC55S600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Night vision $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats $150
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
Power upper seatback recliner, 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
Crosswind stabilization $50
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,675$20,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$17,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-16,106

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class features.

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

Model Year20062013
ModelC-ClassS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase106.9 in124.6 in
Length178.4 in206.5 in
Width68.0 in73.7 in
Height55.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.4,960 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 in59.9 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 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft316.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

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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