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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: $73,040

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $27,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,136

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $24,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelE-ClassC-Class
TrimE63 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $88,900 $57,350
Base Invoice $82,677 $53,336
Premium 2 Package 2,450 1,400
Premium 1 Package 2,550  
Rear side airbags 420 410
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030 2,000
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 2,550
Seating Package   3,030
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
iPod integration   375
Rearview camera   450
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650
Proximity key   1,130
Premium 2 Package 2,279 1,302
Premium 1 Package 2,372  
Rear side airbags 391 381
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888 1,860
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 2,372
Seating Package   2,818
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
iPod integration   349
Rearview camera   418
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604
Proximity key   1,051
Options (change) 10,300 12,715
Options (change) 9,581 11,825
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $100,075 $73,040
Total Invoice $93,133 $68,136

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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: $23,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,958
Model Year20122010
ModelE-ClassC-Class
TrimE63 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$100,075$73,040
Adjustments for Features-3,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,810$73,040
Total Invoice$93,133$68,136
Adjustments for Features-3,0390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,094$68,136

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

Model Year20122010
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,965$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0390

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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 Year20122010
ModelE-ClassC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in108.7 in
Length191.7 in182.3 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height57.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,048 lb.3,662 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 in55.1 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested134087%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested107596%
Total Not Requested504%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%

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