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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: $68,605

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $3,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,875

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $3,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC-Class
TrimE300E400C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $58,200
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $54,126
designo Edition 4,900 4,900  
Premium 2 Package 5,900 5,900  
Active multicontour front seats 1,320 1,320  
Warmth & Comfort Package 1,050 1,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 420 420 420
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Sport Package   0  
AMG Leather Package     3,030
Lighting Package     985
Multimedia Package     3,350
Rearview camera     460
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Proximity key     1,140
Wood trim     0
designo Edition 4,557 4,557  
Premium 2 Package 5,487 5,487  
Active multicontour front seats 1,228 1,228  
Warmth & Comfort Package 977 977  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 669
Rear side airbags 391 391 391
Rear spoiler 326 326  
Sport Package   0  
AMG Leather Package     2,818
Lighting Package     916
Multimedia Package     3,115
Rearview camera     428
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Proximity key     1,060
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 14,660 14,660 10,765
Options (change) 13,636 13,636 10,011
Destination 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $68,605 $74,555 $71,940
Total Invoice $63,875 $69,408 $67,112

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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: $9,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,963
Model Year201820182011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC-Class
TrimE300E400C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$68,605$74,555$71,940
Adjustments for Features-6,150-7,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,455$66,705$71,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$0
Total Invoice$63,875$69,408$67,112
Adjustments for Features-5,726-7,3080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,149$62,100$67,112
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$0

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

Model Year201820182011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC-Class
TrimE300E400C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,650$11,350$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,150$7,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,726-7,3080

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

Model Year20182011
ModelE-ClassC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in108.7 in
Length193.8 in182.3 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height57.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested185074%
Total Not Requested65026%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested112527%
Total Not Requested300073%
Active multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%
Warmth & Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested185074%
Total Not Requested65026%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested112527%
Total Not Requested300073%
Active multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%
Warmth & Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested2600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%

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