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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: $49,365

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $9,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,965

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $8,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimE350E550E63 AMGC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,490 $59,790 $88,900 $38,000 $38,600
Base Invoice $46,956 $55,605 $82,677 $35,340 $35,898
Sport Package 0        
Rear Seat Package 440 440      
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,450      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   690 690
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 385 385
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Entertainment Package       1,460 1,460
Sunroof Package       1,790 1,790
Folding second row seats       290 290
Heated front seats       680 680
Bluetooth cell phone link       765 765
Telematics service, such as OnStar       820 820
Navigation system       2,210 2,210
Leather upholstery, extended coverage       1,500 1,500
Sport Package 0        
Rear Seat Package 409 409      
Premium 1 Package 3,720 4,139      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669   642 642
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 358 358
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Entertainment Package       1,358 1,358
Sunroof Package       1,665 1,665
Folding second row seats       270 270
Heated front seats       633 633
Bluetooth cell phone link       711 711
Telematics service, such as OnStar       763 763
Navigation system       2,055 2,055
Leather upholstery, extended coverage       1,395 1,395
Options (change) 7,200 6,030 420 10,590 10,590
Options (change) 6,696 5,608 391 9,850 9,850
Destination 875 875 875 775 775
Total Price $58,565 $66,695 $90,195 $49,365 $49,965
Total Invoice $54,527 $62,088 $83,943 $45,965 $46,523

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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 C350 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,757
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimE350E550E63 AMGC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14320, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$58,565$66,695$90,195$49,365$49,965
Adjustments for Features-2,565-4,565-3,3750-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,000$62,130$86,820$49,365$48,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,130$30,820$625$0
Total Invoice$54,527$62,088$83,943$45,965$46,523
Adjustments for Features-2,388-4,250-3,1410-1,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,139$57,838$80,802$45,965$45,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,699$28,663$583$0

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

Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimE350E550E63 AMGC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 $1200
6-speed manual   $150 
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Chronometer  $100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers  $50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,565$6,565$5,375$2,000$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$4,565$3,375$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,388-4,250-3,1410-1,141

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

Model Year20122007
ModelE-ClassC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in106.9 in
Length191.7 in178.4 in
Width73.0 in68.0 in
Height57.7 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested147564%
Total Not Requested84036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested147556%
Total Not Requested114044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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