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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: $60,202

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $10,203

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,772

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $9,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720162016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimE300AMG E43C300C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,150 $72,400 $38,950 $45,490
Base Invoice $48,500 $67,332 $36,224 $42,306
Second rear spoiler 300      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900   1,190  
Premium 3 Package 11,250 7,300    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,480 1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720
Black exterior trim (optional)   650 300  
245/35ZR20   750    
Wood trim   0 325 325
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380
Multimedia Package     2,230 2,230
Parking Assist Package     1,290 1,290
Sport Package     2,175  
Lighting Package     800 800
Premium 2 Package     2,220 2,220
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800
Interior Package     2,880 2,880
Power trunk closer     250 250
Fragrance atomizer     350 350
Rear spoiler     350 350
Sunshade, rear, power     440 440
Head-up display (HUD)     990 990
Luxury Package       325
Second rear spoiler 279      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767   1,107  
Premium 3 Package 10,463 6,789    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,376 1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 669 669
Black exterior trim (optional)   605 279  
245/35ZR20   698    
Wood trim   0 302 302
Sunshades, second row   353 354 354
Multimedia Package     2,074 2,074
Parking Assist Package     1,200 1,200
Sport Package     2,023  
Lighting Package     744 744
Premium 2 Package     2,065 2,065
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,604
Interior Package     2,678 2,678
Power trunk closer     233 233
Fragrance atomizer     326 326
Rear spoiler     326 326
Sunshade, rear, power     409 409
Head-up display (HUD)     921 921
Luxury Package       303
Options (change) 17,330 11,340 21,170 17,830
Options (change) 16,119 10,548 19,690 16,584
Destination 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043
Total Price $70,405 $84,665 $61,045 $60,202
Total Invoice $65,544 $78,805 $56,839 $55,772

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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: $9,078
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,724
Model Year2017201720162016
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$70,405$84,665$61,045$60,202
Adjustments for Features-1,175-4,3500-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,230$80,315$61,045$60,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,085$893$0
Total Invoice$65,544$78,805$56,839$55,772
Adjustments for Features-1,094-4,0490-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,450$74,756$56,839$55,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,306$1,113$0

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

Model Year2017201720162016
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  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$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 
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 
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 Year20172016
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
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
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Power decklid350Yes
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
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
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
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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
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
Evasive maneuver assist200No
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
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
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%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
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
Metal pedals75Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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