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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: $110,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,903

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $102,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimC55S600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $54,450 $170,750
Base Invoice $50,639 $158,798
Premium Package 925  
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Wood trim 775  
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Navigation system 2,210  
Rear spoiler   500
Premium Package 860  
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Wood trim 721  
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Navigation system 2,055  
Rear spoiler   465
Options (change) 6,655 500
Options (change) 6,189 465
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700
Total Price $63,180 $173,875
Total Invoice $58,903 $161,888

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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: $85,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,881
Model Year20062017
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimC55S600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine362hp V8523hp V12
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG13/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 121940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$63,180$173,875
Adjustments for Features0-24,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,180$149,060
Total Invoice$58,903$161,888
Adjustments for Features0-23,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,903$138,784

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

Model Year20062017
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimC55S600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Night vision $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
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 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row armrests $100
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 footrest, right rear seat $250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power legrest, right second row seat $500
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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500
Crosswind stabilization $50
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,390$29,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$24,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23,104

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

Model Year20062017
ModelC-ClassS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase106.9 in124.6 in
Length178.4 in206.5 in
Width68.0 in74.8 in
Height55.6 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.5,082 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in43.1 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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