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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: $167,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,970

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $156,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimC63 AMGAMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $53,800 $226,900
Base Invoice $50,034 $211,017
Premium II Package 1,080  
Multimedia Package 2,950  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Wood trim 0  
iPod integration 375  
Premium II Package 1,004  
Multimedia Package 2,744  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Wood trim 0  
iPod integration 349  
Options (change) 5,765 0
Options (change) 5,361 0
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,700 2,100
Total Price $62,140 $229,925
Total Invoice $57,970 $214,042

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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: $142,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $132,520
Model Year20082017
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimC63 AMGAMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine451hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG13/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 121940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-20
Total Price$62,140$229,925
Adjustments for Features0-25,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,140$204,625
Total Invoice$57,970$214,042
Adjustments for Features0-23,552
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,970$190,490

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

Model Year20082017
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimC63 AMGAMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$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
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 
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
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$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
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
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
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Door sill trim plates$100 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $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, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 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
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500
Alloy wheels$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500
Crosswind stabilization $50
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,390$30,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23,552

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

Model Year20082017
ModelC-ClassS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase108.7 in124.6 in
Length182.3 in206.5 in
Width69.7 in74.8 in
Height56.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.4,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested119077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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