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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: $83,615

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $23,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,945

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $21,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelE-ClassC-Class
TrimAMG E63 SC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $101,700 $58,930
Base Invoice $94,581 $54,805
Lane departure warning 875 850
Rear side airbags 420 420
Special order charge 250  
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
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Proximity key   650
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Lane departure warning 814 791
Rear side airbags 391 391
Special order charge 233  
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
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Proximity key   605
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 4,395 22,110
Options (change) 4,089 20,565
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $107,020 $83,615
Total Invoice $99,595 $77,945

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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: $16,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,112
Model Year20162012
ModelE-ClassC-Class
TrimAMG E63 SC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8481hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$107,020$83,615
Adjustments for Features-7,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,995$83,615
Total Invoice$99,595$77,945
Adjustments for Features-6,5380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,057$77,945

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

Model Year20162012
ModelE-ClassC-Class
TrimAMG E63 SC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,050$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5380

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

Model Year20162012
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 Weight4,431 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 Volume16.4 ft312.4 ft3

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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%
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-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
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 wheel150Yes
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
481 hp@6800
443 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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