Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2013

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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: $28,945

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $12,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,772

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $12,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,600 $36,900 $19,700 $23,300 $30,100
Base Invoice $29,388 $34,317 $18,207 $21,517 $27,772
Premium II Package 2,750 1,350      
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 500 500 500
iPod integration 375 375      
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,500 1,500 1,500
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000      
Cold Weather Package     750 750 750
MINI Connected with navigation     1,500 1,500 1,500
Premium Package 2     1,250 1,250 1,250
Front sport buckets     250    
Fog light, rear     100 100 100
Headlight washers     0 0 0
Xenon HID headlights     500 500 500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250 250 250
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     250 250 250
Universal garage door opener     250 250 250
Compass     100 100  
Fog lights     250    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     500 500 500
Rear spoiler     250    
Wood trim     0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     250 250 250
Premium II Package 2,558 1,256      
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 460 460 460
iPod integration 349 349      
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,380 1,380 1,380
Panoramic sunroof 930 930      
Cold Weather Package     690 690 690
MINI Connected with navigation     1,380 1,380 1,380
Premium Package 2     1,150 1,150 1,150
Front sport buckets     230    
Fog light, rear     90 90 90
Headlight washers     0 0 0
Xenon HID headlights     460 460 460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     230 230 230
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230 230 230
Universal garage door opener     230 230 230
Compass     90 90  
Fog lights     230    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     460 460 460
Rear spoiler     230    
Wood trim     0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     230 230 230
Options (change) 9,335 7,935 8,450 7,700 7,600
Options (change) 8,683 7,381 7,770 7,080 6,990
Destination 825 825 795 795 795
Total Price $41,760 $45,660 $28,945 $31,795 $38,495
Total Invoice $38,896 $42,523 $26,772 $29,392 $35,557

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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: $11,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,969
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6268hp V6121hp I4181hp I4208hp I4
TransmissionM6T7M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17175/65-15195/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$41,760$45,660$28,945$31,795$38,495
Adjustments for Features-1,265-2,715-25-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,495$42,945$28,920$31,495$38,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$0$2,575$9,575
Total Invoice$38,896$42,523$26,772$29,392$35,557
Adjustments for Features-1,178-2,528-23-2770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,718$39,995$26,749$29,115$35,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,277$0$2,366$8,808

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

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassHardtopHardtopHardtop
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanCooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$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$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$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$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100
Hood scoop   $100$100
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$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$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75$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$200
Total Value of Features$3,465$4,915$2,225$2,500$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,265$2,715$25$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,178-2,528-23-2770

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

Model Year20082013
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested180079%
Total Not Requested47521%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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 sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested77594%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested77594%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested77594%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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