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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: $83,615

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $18,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,945

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $16,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelE-ClassC-Class
TrimE63 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $88,900 $58,930
Base Invoice $82,677 $54,805
Premium 1 Package 2,550  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970
Lane departure warning 850 850
Rear side airbags 420 420
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030 2,030
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 2,590
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790
AMG Leather Package   3,090
AMG Development Package   6,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Proximity key   650
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Premium 1 Package 2,372  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902
Lane departure warning 791 791
Rear side airbags 391 391
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888 1,888
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 2,409
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595
AMG Leather Package   2,874
AMG Development Package   5,627
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Proximity key   605
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 12,120 22,110
Options (change) 11,274 20,565
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $101,895 $83,615
Total Invoice $94,826 $77,945

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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: $15,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,322
Model Year20122012
ModelE-ClassC-Class
TrimE63 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8481hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$101,895$83,615
Adjustments for Features-2,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,145$83,615
Total Invoice$94,826$77,945
Adjustments for Features-2,5590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,267$77,945

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

Model Year20122012
ModelE-ClassC-Class
TrimE63 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$4,425$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5590

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

Model Year20122012
ModelE-ClassC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in108.7 in
Length191.7 in180.7 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height57.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,048 lb.3,924 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested94061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Development Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
481 hp@6800
443 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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