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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: $60,855

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $9,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,662

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $9,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimE300AMG E43C300C400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,150 $72,400 $38,400 $48,590
Base Invoice $48,500 $67,332 $35,712 $45,189
Second rear spoiler 300      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900   1,190 1,190
Premium 3 Package 11,250 7,300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,480 1,480
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720
Wood trim   0    
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Fragrance atomizer     350 350
Power trunk closer     250 250
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800
Multimedia Package     2,690 2,690
Premium Package     2,700  
Sport Package     2,500  
Interior Package     2,300 2,300
Lighting Package     800 800
Head-up display (HUD)     990 990
Sunshade, rear, power     440 440
Rear spoiler     300 300
Special order charge     250 250
Second rear spoiler 279      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767   1,107 1,107
Premium 3 Package 10,463 6,789    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,376 1,376
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 669 669
Wood trim   0    
Sunshades, second row   353 354 354
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Fragrance atomizer     326 326
Power trunk closer     233 233
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,604
Multimedia Package     2,502 2,502
Premium Package     2,511  
Sport Package     2,325  
Interior Package     2,139 2,139
Lighting Package     744 744
Head-up display (HUD)     921 921
Sunshade, rear, power     409 409
Rear spoiler     279 279
Special order charge     233 233
Options (change) 17,750 10,360 21,530 16,330
Options (change) 16,510 9,636 20,025 15,189
Destination 925 925 925 925
Total Price $70,825 $83,685 $60,855 $65,845
Total Invoice $65,935 $77,893 $56,662 $61,303

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,807
Model Year2017201720152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimE300AMG E43C300C400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4396hp V6241hp I4329hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWD
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-245/40-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$70,825$83,685$60,855$65,845
Adjustments for Features-1,575-4,7750-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,250$78,910$60,855$64,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,660$0$3,290
Total Invoice$65,935$77,893$56,662$61,303
Adjustments for Features-1,466-4,4450-1,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,469$73,448$56,662$59,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,979$0$3,058

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

Model Year2017201720152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimE300AMG E43C300C400
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 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000  
Automated lane change$300$300  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
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  
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver$0$0  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0  
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
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  
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$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$5,125$8,325$3,550$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,575$4,775$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,466-4,4450-1,583

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

Model Year20172015
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.18.0 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
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Power decklid350Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Fragrance atomizer200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested602576%
Total Not Requested195024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Fragrance atomizer200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested327569%
Total Not Requested150031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Fragrance atomizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Fragrance atomizer200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Fragrance atomizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Fragrance atomizer200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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