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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: $70,580

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $72,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,846

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $67,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimC63 AMGS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $56,300 $138,000
Base Invoice $52,359 $128,340
Seating Package 2,980  
Multimedia Package 2,980  
Premium II Package 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
iPod integration 375  
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 3,000
Seating Package 2,771  
Multimedia Package 2,771  
Premium II Package 1,023  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
iPod integration 349  
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,790
Options (change) 11,305 3,000
Options (change) 10,512 2,790
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 1,000
Total Price $70,580 $142,875
Total Invoice $65,846 $133,005

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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: $63,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,176
Model Year20092011
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimC63 AMGS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine451hp V8536hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-20
Total Price$70,580$142,875
Adjustments for Features0-8,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,580$134,300
Total Invoice$65,846$133,005
Adjustments for Features0-7,983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,846$125,022

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

Model Year20092011
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
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
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,265$11,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,983

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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 Year20092011
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.4,741 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested107596%
Total Not Requested504%

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