Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2009 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2016

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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: $31,150

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $13,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,437

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $11,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHardtopHardtop
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $21,700 $25,100
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $20,682 $23,122
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500 1,350    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980    
Wood trim 310     350 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570 1,500 1,500
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,000 1,000
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 500 500
Cold Weather Package       750 750
Wired Package       1,750 1,750
John Cooper Works Interior Package       600  
Fog light, rear       100 100
Universal garage door opener       250 250
Fog lights       250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       750 750
Adaptive dampers - electrical       500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       300 300
Rear spoiler         250
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255 1,256    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771    
Wood trim 288     320 320
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460 1,380 1,380
Panoramic sunroof 976 976 976 920 920
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 460 460
Cold Weather Package       690 690
Wired Package       1,610 1,610
John Cooper Works Interior Package       550  
Fog light, rear       90 90
Universal garage door opener       230 230
Fog lights       230  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       690 690
Adaptive dampers - electrical       460 460
Satellite radio - one year subscription       275 275
Rear spoiler         230
Options (change) 10,505 10,195 8,045 8,600 8,000
Options (change) 9,768 9,480 7,481 7,905 7,355
Destination 875 875 875 850 850
Total Price $44,280 $45,720 $47,920 $31,150 $33,950
Total Invoice $41,240 $42,580 $44,626 $29,437 $31,327

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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: $12,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,547
Model Year20092009200920162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHardtopHardtop
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6134hp I3189hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$44,280$45,720$47,920$31,150$33,950
Adjustments for Features-275-1,250-1,5250-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,005$44,470$46,395$31,150$33,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$2,390$0$2,375
Total Invoice$41,240$42,580$44,626$29,437$31,327
Adjustments for Features-256-1,164-1,4200-392
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,984$41,416$43,206$29,437$30,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$432$2,222$0$1,498

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

Model Year20092009200920162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHardtopHardtop
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Bright-finished fuel door    $100
Hood scoop    $100
Rear spoiler  $200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
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$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50$50
Total Value of Features$4,150$5,125$5,400$3,875$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$1,250$1,525$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-256-1,164-1,4200-392

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

Model Year20092016
ModelC-ClassHardtop
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in101.1 in
Length182.3 in157.4 in
Width69.7 in68.0 in
Height56.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.2,751 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in51.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in49.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in32.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.440.7 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 washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested170067%
Total Not Requested82533%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury 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 washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested170067%
Total Not Requested82533%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

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 washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

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%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
White turn signals (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%
Wired Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
App support0No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested79076%
Total Not Requested25024%
John Cooper Works Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Cloth upholstery (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested17564%
Total Not Requested10036%

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%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
White turn signals (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%
Wired Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
App support0No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested79076%
Total Not Requested25024%

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