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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: $82,315

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $163,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimC63 AMGAMG S65
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $61,430 $238,900
AMG Leather Package 2,590  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
AMG Development Package 6,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Proximity key 650  
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 3,700
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500
AMG Leather Package 2,409  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
AMG Development Package 5,627  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Proximity key 605  
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 3,441
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465
Options (change) 18,310 4,200
Options (change) 17,030 3,906
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,700 1,700
Total Price $82,315 $245,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $146,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,579
Model Year20122018
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimC63 AMGAMG S65
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine481hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 121590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-20
Total Price$82,315$245,795
Adjustments for Features0-16,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,315$229,220

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

Model Year20122018
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimC63 AMGAMG S65
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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, front row $100
Forward collision warning $200
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Night vision $1750
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
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
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
Residual heat $50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
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
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents $0
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500
Crosswind stabilization $50
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,340$21,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$16,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-445

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

Model Year20122018
ModelC-ClassS-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in116.0 in
Length180.7 in198.1 in
Width69.7 in74.7 in
Height54.8 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.4,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.20.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in60.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume11.7 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Development Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel150Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
481 hp@6800
443 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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