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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: $74,530

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $76,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,521

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $71,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimC63 AMGS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $58,200 $139,500
Base Invoice $54,126 $129,735
AMG Leather Package 3,030  
Multimedia Package 3,350  
Lighting Package 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rear side airbags 420  
Rearview camera 460  
Proximity key 1,140  
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 4,650
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,450
Power rear seats   1,515
AMG Leather Package 2,818  
Multimedia Package 3,115  
Lighting Package 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Rear side airbags 391  
Rearview camera 428  
Proximity key 1,060  
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 4,325
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,139
Power rear seats   1,409
Options (change) 13,355 10,615
Options (change) 12,420 9,873
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $74,530 $151,040
Total Invoice $69,521 $140,533

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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: $66,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,740
Model Year20112014
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimC63 AMGS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine451hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-20
Total Price$74,530$151,040
Adjustments for Features0-9,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,530$141,075
Total Invoice$69,521$140,533
Adjustments for Features0-9,272
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,521$131,261

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

Model Year20112014
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimC63 AMGS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
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
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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, 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 tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,450$14,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,272

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

Model Year20112014
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.4,806 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 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather 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, leather1000Yes
Total Requested2600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

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