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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: $85,955

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $18,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,123

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $16,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelE-ClassC-Class
TrimE63 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $88,900 $59,800
Base Invoice $82,677 $55,614
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 2,550  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970
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
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 2,372  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902
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
Options (change) 14,220 23,550
Options (change) 13,227 21,904
Destination 875 905
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $103,995 $85,955
Total Invoice $96,779 $80,123

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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: $15,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,492
Model Year20122013
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$103,995$85,955
Adjustments for Features-2,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,670$85,955
Total Invoice$96,779$80,123
Adjustments for Features-2,1640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,615$80,123

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

Model Year20122013
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 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
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 
App support $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
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$4,650$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1640

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

Model Year20122013
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 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%
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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