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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: $50,365

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $15,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,903

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $14,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142014201220122012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG SC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,400 $51,900 $56,700 $61,400 $92,770 $99,770 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575
Base Invoice $47,802 $48,267 $52,731 $57,102 $86,276 $92,786 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735
Sport Package 0 0              
Premium 1 Package 3,870 3,870 3,870 4,320     2,500 2,500  
Lighting Package 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500     1,290 1,290 1,290
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620            
Rear Seat Package 440 440 440 440          
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970     970 970 970
Lane departure warning 875 875 875 875 875 875 850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720     720 720 720
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420 420 420 420 420
Special order charge 250 250 250 250 250 250      
Proximity key 650 650 650 650     650 650 650
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300     300 300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800 800 800 850   700 700 700
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Parking Assist Package         1,290 1,290      
Multimedia Package             2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package             1,750 1,750 1,750
Telematics service, such as OnStar             660 660 660
Wood trim                 0
Sport Package 0 0              
Premium 1 Package 3,599 3,599 3,599 4,018     2,325 2,325  
Lighting Package 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395     1,200 1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507            
Rear Seat Package 409 409 409 409          
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902     902 902 902
Lane departure warning 814 814 814 814 814 814 791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670     669 669 669
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391 391 391 391 391
Special order charge 233 233 233 233 233 233      
Proximity key 605 605 605 605     605 605 605
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279     279 279  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744 744 744 791   651 651 651
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Parking Assist Package         1,200 1,200      
Multimedia Package             2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package             1,628 1,628 1,628
Telematics service, such as OnStar             614 614 614
Wood trim                 0
Options (change) 13,505 13,505 13,505 12,335 4,775 3,925 14,690 14,690 11,890
Options (change) 12,562 12,562 12,562 11,474 4,443 3,652 13,664 13,664 11,060
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 875 875 875
Total Price $65,830 $66,330 $71,130 $74,660 $98,470 $104,620 $50,365 $53,585 $53,340
Total Invoice $61,289 $61,754 $66,218 $69,501 $91,644 $97,363 $46,903 $49,898 $49,670

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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 C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,338
Model Year201420142014201420142014201220122012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG SC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine195hp I4 D302hp V6302hp V6 H402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$65,830$66,330$71,130$74,660$98,470$104,620$50,365$53,585$53,340
Adjustments for Features-2,200-2,200-2,175-4,200-6,750-7,0500-1,700-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,630$64,130$68,955$70,460$91,720$97,570$50,365$51,885$53,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$5,325$6,830$28,090$33,940$0$1,520$2,775
Total Invoice$61,289$61,754$66,218$69,501$91,644$97,363$46,903$49,898$49,670
Adjustments for Features-2,048-2,048-2,025-3,910-6,282-6,5610-1,583-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,241$59,706$64,193$65,591$85,362$90,802$46,903$48,315$49,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$4,952$6,350$26,121$31,561$0$1,412$2,581

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

Model Year201420142014201420142014201220122012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG SC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0   $0 $0
AWD   $1700$1700$1700 $1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100   
Parking guidance system - passive      $250$250$250
Power trunk closer    $350$350   
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500$500   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire $150 $150$150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150 $150      
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150     
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Raised top speed limiter     $0   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Aux input      $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information      $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25     
Chronometer    $100$100   
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat    $100$100   
Metal pedals    $75$75$75$75$75
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100   
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100  $100$100$100
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200   
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0   
Polished alloy wheels   $350     
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$5,725$5,725$5,700$7,725$10,275$10,575$3,525$5,225$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$2,200$2,175$4,200$6,750$7,050$0$1,700$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,048-2,048-2,025-3,910-6,282-6,5610-1,583-186

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

Model Year20142012
ModelE-ClassC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in108.7 in
Length192.1 in180.7 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height57.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,429 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 Volume16.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested179071%
Total Not Requested72529%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested179071%
Total Not Requested72529%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested179071%
Total Not Requested72529%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested179064%
Total Not Requested102536%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG S

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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