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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: $62,140

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $87,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,970

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $80,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimC63 AMGS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $53,800 $140,000
Base Invoice $50,034 $130,200
Multimedia Package 2,950  
Premium II Package 1,080  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
iPod integration 375  
Wood trim 0  
AMG Performance Package   7,300
Multimedia Package 2,744  
Premium II Package 1,004  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
iPod integration 349  
Wood trim 0  
AMG Performance Package   6,789
Options (change) 5,765 7,300
Options (change) 5,361 6,789
Destination 875 905
Gas Tax 1,700 1,000
Total Price $62,140 $149,205
Total Invoice $57,970 $138,894

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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 C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $76,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,382
Model Year20082013
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimC63 AMGS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine451hp V8563hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-20
Total Price$62,140$149,205
Adjustments for Features0-10,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,140$138,955
Total Invoice$57,970$138,894
Adjustments for Features0-9,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,970$129,352

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

Model Year20082013
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimC63 AMGS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,615$12,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,542

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

Model Year20082013
ModelC-ClassS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase108.7 in124.6 in
Length182.3 in206.5 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height56.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.4,916 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested117576%
Total Not Requested36524%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested77594%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Raised top speed limiter0No
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
563 hp@5500
664 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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