Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2006 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2006

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,499

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $10,426

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,986

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $10,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHardtopHardtop
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC55CooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,200 $37,550 $54,450 $17,450 $20,900
Base Invoice $27,156 $34,922 $50,639 $15,787 $18,892
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790      
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 450 450
Folding second row seats 290 290      
Heated front seats 680 680      
Satellite radio 500 500 500 499 499
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 1,700 1,700
Cold Weather Package       300 300
Convenience Package       400 400
Premium Package       1,400 1,400
Stability control       500 500
Leather seating surfaces       1,300 1,300
Front sport buckets       300  
Fog light, rear       100 100
Fog lights       150 150
Center armrest(s), front row       200 200
Sport suspension (upgrade)       500  
Rear spoiler       150  
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665      
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 495 495
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 405 405
Folding second row seats 270 270      
Heated front seats 633 633      
Satellite radio 465 465 465 449 449
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 1,530 1,530
Cold Weather Package       270 270
Convenience Package       360 360
Premium Package       1,260 1,260
Stability control       450 450
Leather seating surfaces       1,170 1,170
Front sport buckets       270  
Fog light, rear       90 90
Fog lights       135 135
Center armrest(s), front row       180 180
Sport suspension (upgrade)       450  
Rear spoiler       135  
Options (change) 6,950 6,950 4,190 8,499 7,549
Options (change) 6,465 6,465 3,897 7,649 6,794
Destination 775 775 775 550 550
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $36,925 $45,275 $60,715 $26,499 $28,999
Total Invoice $34,396 $42,162 $56,611 $23,986 $26,236

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,576
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,618
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHardtopHardtop
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC55CooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine201hp V6268hp V6362hp V8115hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6320, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$36,925$45,275$60,715$26,499$28,999
Adjustments for Features-850-1,650-3,0500-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,075$43,625$57,665$26,499$28,599
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,550$21,590$0$2,100
Total Invoice$34,396$42,162$56,611$23,986$26,236
Adjustments for Features-792-1,537-2,8440-362
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,604$40,625$53,767$23,986$25,874
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,021$20,163$0$1,888

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHardtopHardtop
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC55CooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
5-speed manual   $0 
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Rear side airbags  $300  
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Intermittent wipers  $0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Hood scoop    $100
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$3,200$4,000$5,400$2,350$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$1,650$3,050$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-792-1,537-2,8440-362

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20062006
ModelC-ClassHardtop
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in97.1 in
Length178.4 in143.1 in
Width68.0 in66.5 in
Height55.6 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.2,525 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in50.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in44.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft35.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.225.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested62534%
Total Not Requested120066%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested62534%
Total Not Requested120066%

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