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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: $74,685

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $69,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,639

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $64,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimC63 AMGS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $58,930 $139,300
Base Invoice $54,805 $129,549
Lighting Package 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rear side airbags 420  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Proximity key 650  
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 3,000
Lighting Package 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Rear side airbags 391  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Proximity key 605  
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 2,790
Options (change) 13,180 3,000
Options (change) 12,259 2,790
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,700 1,000
Total Price $74,685 $144,175
Total Invoice $69,639 $134,214

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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: $61,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,360
Model Year20122012
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimC63 AMGS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine451hp V8536hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-20
Total Price$74,685$144,175
Adjustments for Features0-7,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,685$136,425
Total Invoice$69,639$134,214
Adjustments for Features0-7,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,639$126,999

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

Model Year20122012
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
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 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 dampers - mechanical$100 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Total Value of Features$2,340$10,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,215

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

Model Year20122012
ModelC-ClassS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase108.7 in124.6 in
Length180.7 in206.5 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height56.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,924 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 Room55.0 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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested115099%
Total Not Requested151%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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