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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: $69,305

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $19,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,635

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $18,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelE-ClassC-Class
TrimE55C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,800 $58,930
Base Invoice $76,074 $54,805
Lighting Package 990 1,290
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 970
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Satellite radio 500  
Proximity key 1,080 650
AMG Leather Package   3,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear side airbags   420
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Wood trim   0
Lighting Package 921 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 902
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Satellite radio 465  
Proximity key 1,004 605
AMG Leather Package   2,874
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rear side airbags   391
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 4,595 7,800
Options (change) 4,273 7,255
Destination 775 875
Gas Tax 1,700 1,700
Total Price $88,870 $69,305
Total Invoice $82,822 $64,635

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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 C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,884
Model Year20062012
ModelE-ClassC-Class
TrimE55C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$88,870$69,305
Adjustments for Features-3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,545$69,305
Total Invoice$82,822$64,635
Adjustments for Features-3030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,519$64,635

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

Model Year20062012
ModelE-ClassC-Class
TrimE55C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length 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 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,850$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3030

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

Model Year20062012
ModelE-ClassC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in108.7 in
Length189.7 in180.7 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height57.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,990 lb.3,924 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.4 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

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