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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,900

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $10,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,954

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $10,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimML350ML500C280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Premium Package 6,150          
Sunroof 1,390 1,290        
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450        
Entertainment Package 1,080 1,080        
Lighting Package 890 890        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690 690
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 385 385  
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats 690   680 680 680  
Appearance Package   950        
Navigation system   1,240 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Power driver seat     600      
Sunroof Package     1,790 1,790 1,790  
Xenon HID headlights     790 790 790 790
Folding second row seats     290 290 290  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     820 820 820  
CD changer, remote     420 420 420 430
Wood trim           775
Premium Package 5,720          
Sunroof 1,293 1,200        
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349        
Entertainment Package 1,004 1,004        
Lighting Package 828 828        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642 642
Rear side airbags 358 358 358 358 358  
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465 465
Heated front seats 642   633 633 633  
Appearance Package   884        
Navigation system   1,153 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Power driver seat     558      
Sunroof Package     1,665 1,665 1,665  
Xenon HID headlights     735 735 735 735
Folding second row seats     270 270 270  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     763 763 763  
CD changer, remote     391 391 391 400
Wood trim           721
Options (change) 13,225 8,475 9,175 8,575 8,575 5,395
Options (change) 12,301 7,883 8,535 7,977 7,977 5,018
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $53,750 $57,750 $42,900 $46,900 $47,500 $61,920
Total Invoice $50,044 $53,763 $39,954 $43,674 $44,232 $57,732

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,784
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimML350ML500C280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/50-19205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$53,750$57,750$42,900$46,900$47,500$61,920
Adjustments for Features-5,550-4,325-9250-1,225-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,200$53,425$41,975$46,900$46,275$60,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,225$0$4,925$4,300$18,745
Total Invoice$50,044$53,763$39,954$43,674$44,232$57,732
Adjustments for Features-5,167-4,026-8610-1,141-1,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,877$49,737$39,093$43,674$43,091$56,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,860$0$4,581$3,998$17,520

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

Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimML350ML500C280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 $1200 
6-speed manual   $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50    
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Hill descent control$250$250    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75    
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50    
Cargo cover$75$75    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat$50$50    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Cornering lights$50$50    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150     
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Wood trim$300 $300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$7,090$5,865$2,465$1,540$2,765$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,550$4,325$925$0$1,225$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,167-4,026-8610-1,141-1,119

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

Model Year20062006
ModelM-ClassC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in106.9 in
Length188.5 in178.4 in
Width75.2 in68.0 in
Height69.8 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested210056%
Total Not Requested162544%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
255/50WR19 tires400No
Total Requested55054%
Total Not Requested47546%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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