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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: $81,245

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $25,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,622

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $23,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelE-ClassC-Class
TrimE63 AMGAMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $88,900 $65,250
Base Invoice $82,677 $60,683
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,250
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 2,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850  
Sunshades, second row 380 380
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700 700
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 1,300
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,480
Multimedia Package   2,690
Parktronic Package   970
Lighting Package   800
designo Package   3,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Power trunk closer   250
Sunshade, rear, power   440
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,092
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 2,372  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791  
Sunshades, second row 353 353
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651 651
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 1,209
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,376
Multimedia Package   2,502
Parktronic Package   902
Lighting Package   744
designo Package   2,874
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Power trunk closer   233
Sunshade, rear, power   409
Options (change) 16,820 15,070
Options (change) 15,645 14,014
Destination 875 925
Total Price $106,595 $81,245
Total Invoice $99,197 $75,622

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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 AMG C63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,018
Model Year20122016
ModelE-ClassC-Class
TrimE63 AMGAMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$106,595$81,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,595$79,695
Total Invoice$99,197$75,622
Adjustments for Features0-1,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,197$74,179

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

Model Year20122016
ModelE-ClassC-Class
TrimE63 AMGAMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$4,350$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,443

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

Model Year20122016
ModelE-ClassC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in111.8 in
Length191.7 in184.5 in
Width73.0 in71.3 in
Height57.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,048 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested124081%
Total Not Requested30019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Carbon fiber trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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