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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: $80,545

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $75,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,971

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $69,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimAMG C63S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $65,250 $138,000
Base Invoice $60,683 $128,340
designo Package 3,090  
Multimedia Package 2,690  
Parktronic Package 970  
Lighting Package 800  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Sunshade, rear, power 440  
Power trunk closer 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,090
Carbon fiber trim 1,300 3,000
Sunshades, second row 380  
AMG Performance Package   7,300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,350
designo Package 2,874  
Multimedia Package 2,502  
Parktronic Package 902  
Lighting Package 744  
Driver Assistance Package 2,092 2,744
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Sunshade, rear, power 409  
Power trunk closer 233  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,014
Carbon fiber trim 1,209 2,790
Sunshades, second row 353  
AMG Performance Package   6,789
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,256
Options (change) 14,370 15,690
Options (change) 13,363 14,593
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $80,545 $155,565
Total Invoice $74,971 $144,808

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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 AMG C63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,742
Model Year20162011
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimAMG C63S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine469hp V8563hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-20
Total Price$80,545$155,565
Adjustments for Features0-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,545$152,240
Total Invoice$74,971$144,808
Adjustments for Features0-3,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,971$141,713

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

Model Year20162011
ModelC-ClassS-Class
TrimAMG C63S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
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 
Boost gauge$75 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$7,115$10,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,095

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

Model Year20162011
ModelC-ClassS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase111.8 in124.6 in
Length184.5 in206.5 in
Width71.3 in73.7 in
Height56.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.4,741 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Raised top speed limiter0No
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
563 hp@5500
664 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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