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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: $49,905

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $17,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,474

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $16,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC-Class
TrimE400AMG E63 SC300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,100 $101,700 $33,990
Base Invoice $58,683 $94,581 $31,611
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   720
Rear side airbags 420 420 420
Special order charge 250 250  
Rear spoiler 300   300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800   700
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090
Lighting Package     985
Multimedia Package     2,700
Dynamic Handling Package     1,500
Premium 1 Package     1,995
Leather seating surfaces     1,620
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Rearview camera     460
Heated front seats     750
Proximity key     1,140
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   669
Rear side airbags 391 391 391
Special order charge 233 233  
Rear spoiler 279   279
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744   651
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014
Lighting Package     916
Multimedia Package     2,511
Dynamic Handling Package     1,395
Premium 1 Package     1,855
Leather seating surfaces     1,507
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Rearview camera     428
Heated front seats     698
Proximity key     1,060
Options (change) 3,580 1,760 15,040
Options (change) 3,331 1,638 13,988
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $67,605 $104,385 $49,905
Total Invoice $62,939 $97,144 $46,474

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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 C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,253
Model Year201620162011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC-Class
TrimE400AMG E63 SC300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6577hp V8228hp V6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$67,605$104,385$49,905
Adjustments for Features-3,450-9,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,155$94,635$49,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,480$0
Total Invoice$62,939$97,144$46,474
Adjustments for Features-3,212-9,0740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,727$88,070$46,474
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,343$0

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

Model Year201620162011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC-Class
TrimE400AMG E63 SC300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power trunk closer $350 
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels $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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$6,650$12,950$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,450$9,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,212-9,0740

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

Model Year20162011
ModelE-ClassC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in108.7 in
Length192.1 in182.3 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height57.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,528 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 Volume16.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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