Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2011

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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: $29,950

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $11,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,107

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $11,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassHardtopHardtop
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,600 $36,900 $19,400 $23,000
Base Invoice $29,388 $34,317 $17,542 $20,782
Premium II Package 2,750 1,350    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,500 1,500
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000    
iPod integration 375 375    
Value Package     1,500  
Automatic headlights     250 250
MINI Connected with navigation     1,750 1,750
Center armrest(s), front row     250 250
Premium Package     1,750 1,750
Front sport buckets     250  
Fog light, rear     100 100
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     250 250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250 250
Wood trim     0 0
Fog lights     250  
Universal garage door opener     250 250
Sport suspension (upgrade)     500 500
Xenon HID headlights     500 500
Cold Weather Package       750
Premium II Package 2,558 1,256    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 450 450
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,350 1,350
Panoramic sunroof 930 930    
iPod integration 349 349    
Value Package     1,350  
Automatic headlights     225 225
MINI Connected with navigation     1,575 1,575
Center armrest(s), front row     225 225
Premium Package     1,575 1,575
Front sport buckets     225  
Fog light, rear     90 90
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     225 225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225 225
Wood trim     0 0
Fog lights     225  
Universal garage door opener     225 225
Sport suspension (upgrade)     450 450
Xenon HID headlights     450 450
Cold Weather Package       675
Options (change) 9,335 7,935 9,850 8,600
Options (change) 8,683 7,381 8,865 7,740
Destination 825 825 700 700
Total Price $41,760 $45,660 $29,950 $32,300
Total Invoice $38,896 $42,523 $27,107 $29,222

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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: $10,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,937
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassHardtopHardtop
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6268hp V6121hp I4181hp I4
TransmissionM6T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12480, 10480, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$41,760$45,660$29,950$32,300
Adjustments for Features-915-2,3650-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,845$43,295$29,950$32,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$0$2,075
Total Invoice$38,896$42,523$27,107$29,222
Adjustments for Features-852-2,2030-249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,044$40,320$27,107$28,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,276$0$1,866

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

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassHardtopHardtop
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,115$4,565$2,200$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$2,365$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-852-2,2030-249

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

Model Year20082011
ModelC-ClassHardtop
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in97.1 in
Length182.3 in145.6 in
Width69.7 in66.3 in
Height56.3 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.2,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in50.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in44.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.424.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested180079%
Total Not Requested47521%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested340100%
Total Not Requested00%

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