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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: $74,685

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $23,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,639

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $22,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelE-ClassC-Class
TrimE63 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $87,700 $58,930
Base Invoice $81,561 $54,805
Premium I Package 2,100  
Premium II Package 1,930  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140 970
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,590
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790
AMG Leather Package   3,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear side airbags   420
Proximity key   650
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Premium I Package 1,953  
Premium II Package 1,795  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060 902
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,409
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595
AMG Leather Package   2,874
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rear side airbags   391
Proximity key   605
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 7,670 13,180
Options (change) 7,133 12,259
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 1,700
Total Price $98,345 $74,685
Total Invoice $91,669 $69,639

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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: $21,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,087
Model Year20092012
ModelE-ClassC-Class
TrimE63 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$98,345$74,685
Adjustments for Features-2,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,260$74,685
Total Invoice$91,669$69,639
Adjustments for Features-1,9430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,726$69,639

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

Model Year20092012
ModelE-ClassC-Class
TrimE63 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,600$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9430

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

Model Year20092012
ModelE-ClassC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in108.7 in
Length191.0 in180.7 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height58.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,027 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 E63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested87563%
Total Not Requested52537%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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