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

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,180

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $27,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,903

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $25,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelE-ClassC-Class
TrimE55C55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,800 $54,450
Base Invoice $76,074 $50,639
Lighting Package 990  
Premium Package 3,650 925
Satellite radio 500 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 765
Xenon HID headlights   790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Navigation system   2,210
Wood trim   775
Lighting Package 921  
Premium Package 3,395 860
Satellite radio 465 465
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 711
Xenon HID headlights   735
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642
Navigation system   2,055
Wood trim   721
Options (change) 6,065 6,655
Options (change) 5,641 6,189
Destination 775 775
Gas Tax 1,700 1,300
Total Price $90,340 $63,180
Total Invoice $84,190 $58,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,515
Model Year20062006
ModelE-ClassC-Class
TrimE55C55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8362hp V8
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$90,340$63,180
Adjustments for Features-2,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,365$63,180
Total Invoice$84,190$58,903
Adjustments for Features-2,7720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,418$58,903

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20062006
ModelE-ClassC-Class
TrimE55C55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,600$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7720

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20062006
ModelE-ClassC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in106.9 in
Length189.7 in178.4 in
Width71.7 in68.0 in
Height57.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,990 lb.3,540 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested102550%
Total Not Requested102550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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