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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $76,230

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $86,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,963

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $80,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelE-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimE300S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $52,150 $159,500 $210,900
Base Invoice $48,500 $148,335 $196,137
designo Edition 4,900    
Premium 3 Package 11,250    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 850    
Heated second row seats 620    
Special order charge 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450    
Rear side airbags 420    
AC power outlet 115    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590   0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
designo Edition 4,557    
Premium 3 Package 10,463    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 791    
Heated second row seats 577    
Special order charge 233    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419    
Rear side airbags 391    
AC power outlet 107    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549   0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Options (change) 23,155 0 0
Options (change) 21,538 0 0
Destination 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600 2,100
Total Price $76,230 $162,975 $213,875
Total Invoice $70,963 $151,810 $199,112

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $82,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,214
Model Year201720122012
ModelE-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimE300S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine241hp I4510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT9T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 131200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$76,230$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,900-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,230$159,075$209,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50,900
Total Invoice$70,963$151,810$199,112
Adjustments for Features0-3,633-3,631
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,963$148,177$195,481
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$47,304

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

Model Year201720122012
ModelE-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimE300S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000  
Automated lane change$300  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power door closers $300$300
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Active safety seat bolsters$0  
Around view cameras$500  
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Evasive maneuver assist$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400  
Night vision $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection$50  
Pedestrian detection, night $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net $40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Near-field communications (NFC)$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200  
Analog clock$25$25 
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Massage, second row seats $150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Rapid-heating front seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,640$14,540$14,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,900$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,633-3,631

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

Model Year20172012
ModelE-ClassS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase115.7 in124.6 in
Length193.8 in206.5 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height57.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,793 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft316.4 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 headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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, driver300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
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 system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested517565%
Total Not Requested280035%

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