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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: $60,022

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $10,803

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,606

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $10,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimE300AMG E43C300C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,150 $72,400 $39,500 $46,050
Base Invoice $48,500 $67,332 $36,735 $42,827
Second rear spoiler 300      
Premium 3 Package 11,250 7,300    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900   1,190  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 420 420    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,480 1,480
Wood trim   0    
Black exterior trim (optional)   650 300  
245/35ZR20   750    
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380
Premium 4 Package     8,650 8,650
Heated front seats     580 580
Leather Seating Package     2,050 2,050
Parking Assist Package     1,090 1,090
Rear spoiler     350 350
Sport Package     2,175  
Head-up display (HUD)     990 990
Upholstered instrument panel       350
Second rear spoiler 279      
Premium 3 Package 10,463 6,789    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767   1,107  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670
Rear side airbags 391 391    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,376 1,376
Wood trim   0    
Black exterior trim (optional)   605 279  
245/35ZR20   698    
Sunshades, second row   353 354 354
Premium 4 Package     8,045 8,045
Heated front seats     539 539
Leather Seating Package     1,907 1,907
Parking Assist Package     1,014 1,014
Rear spoiler     326 326
Sport Package     2,023  
Head-up display (HUD)     921 921
Upholstered instrument panel       326
Options (change) 17,750 11,760 20,405 17,090
Options (change) 16,510 10,939 18,980 15,897
Destination 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043
Total Price $70,825 $85,085 $60,830 $60,022
Total Invoice $65,935 $79,196 $56,640 $55,606

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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 C350e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,678
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,281
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimE300AMG E43C300C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4396hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT9T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/35-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$70,825$85,085$60,830$60,022
Adjustments for Features-1,175-4,3500-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,650$80,735$60,830$59,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,085$858$0
Total Invoice$65,935$79,196$56,640$55,606
Adjustments for Features-1,094-4,0490-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,841$75,147$56,640$55,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,306$1,080$0

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

Model Year2017201720172017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimE300AMG E43C300C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000  
Automated lane change$300$300  
Eco accelerator   $100
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Active safety seat bolsters$0$0  
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver$0$0  
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0
6 kWh battery pack   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Second rear spoiler$150   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200  
Analog clock$25 $25$25
Boost gauge $75  
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Metal pedals $75$75 
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,550$7,725$3,375$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$4,350$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,094-4,0490-46

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

Model Year20172017
ModelE-ClassC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in111.8 in
Length193.8 in184.5 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height57.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,793 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Power decklid350Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Fragrance atomizer200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested602576%
Total Not Requested195024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Fragrance atomizer200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested327569%
Total Not Requested150031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Fragrance atomizer200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested586591%
Total Not Requested6009%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100No
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Fragrance atomizer200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested586591%
Total Not Requested6009%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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