Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,530

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $8,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,055

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $8,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)C-Class
TrimE350E550C300 Sport Sedan
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,850 $55,450 $33,990
Base Invoice $45,431 $51,569 $31,611
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,000 1,995
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 420 420 420
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660
Second rear spoiler 600 600 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 750 750 700
Lighting Package     985
Multimedia Package     2,700
Dynamic Handling Package     1,500
Leather seating surfaces     1,620
Rearview camera     460
Heated front seats     750
Proximity key     1,140
Rear spoiler     300
Wood trim     325
Panoramic sunroof     1,090
Premium 1 Package 3,720 3,720 1,855
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669
Rear side airbags 391 391 391
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614
Second rear spoiler 558 558 279
Illuminated door sill trim plates 698 698 651
Lighting Package     916
Multimedia Package     2,511
Dynamic Handling Package     1,395
Leather seating surfaces     1,507
Rearview camera     428
Heated front seats     698
Proximity key     1,060
Rear spoiler     279
Wood trim     302
Panoramic sunroof     1,014
Options (change) 9,600 9,600 15,665
Options (change) 8,929 8,929 14,569
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $59,325 $65,925 $50,530
Total Invoice $55,235 $61,373 $47,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,202
Model Year201120112011
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)C-Class
TrimE350E550C300 Sport Sedan
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8228hp V6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$59,325$65,925$50,530
Adjustments for Features-2,125-2,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,200$63,300$50,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,100$0
Total Invoice$55,235$61,373$47,055
Adjustments for Features-1,978-2,4440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,257$58,929$47,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,672$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year201120112011
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)C-Class
TrimE350E550C300 Sport Sedan
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,375$3,875$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,125$2,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,978-2,4440

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20112011
ModelE-Class (2-door)C-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in108.7 in
Length185.0 in182.3 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height55.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,586 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested164071%
Total Not Requested67529%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested164071%
Total Not Requested67529%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested104098%
Total Not Requested252%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested165089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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