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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: $57,515

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $4,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,561

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $4,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassC-Class
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400 $54,450
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092 $50,639
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 690
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
Rear side airbags 420 420 670 670  
Satellite radio 460 460     500
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Sport Package   0      
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370    
Wood trim     0 0 775
Front sport buckets       2,500  
Bluetooth cell phone link         765
Xenon HID headlights         790
Navigation system         2,210
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 642
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
Rear side airbags 391 391 623 623  
Satellite radio 428 428     465
Rear spoiler 326 326      
Sport Package   0      
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274    
Wood trim     0 0 721
Front sport buckets       2,325  
Bluetooth cell phone link         711
Xenon HID headlights         735
Navigation system         2,055
Options (change) 3,570 3,570 4,380 3,890 5,730
Options (change) 3,322 3,322 4,074 3,618 5,329
Destination 995 995 995 995 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $57,515 $63,465 $76,975 $109,285 $62,255
Total Invoice $53,561 $59,094 $71,657 $101,705 $58,043

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,453
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassC-Class
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8362hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8590, 13590, 13320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20225/40-18
Total Price$57,515$63,465$76,975$109,285$62,255
Adjustments for Features-3,190-4,890-9,740-10,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,325$58,575$67,235$98,545$62,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$12,910$44,220$0
Total Invoice$53,561$59,094$71,657$101,705$58,043
Adjustments for Features-2,971-4,553-9,067-9,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,590$54,541$62,590$91,710$58,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$12,000$41,120$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassC-Class
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Drift mode   $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD player    $125
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station  $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,365$8,065$12,915$13,915$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,190$4,890$9,740$10,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,971-4,553-9,067-9,9950

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

Model Year20182006
ModelE-ClassC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in106.9 in
Length193.8 in178.4 in
Width73.7 in68.0 in
Height57.8 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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