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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: $53,365

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $14,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,686

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $13,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassC-Class
TrimML350ML500C63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $56,300
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $52,359
Premium Package 6,150 3,750  
Sunroof 1,390 1,290  
Entertainment Package 1,080 1,080  
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450  
Lighting Package 890 890  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 720
Satellite radio 500 500  
Heated front seats 690    
Seating Package     2,980
Multimedia Package     2,980
Premium II Package     1,100
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650
Wood trim     0
Premium Package 5,720 3,488  
Sunroof 1,293 1,200  
Entertainment Package 1,004 1,004  
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349  
Lighting Package 828 828  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 669
Satellite radio 465 465  
Heated front seats 642    
Seating Package     2,771
Multimedia Package     2,771
Premium II Package     1,023
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 12,840 9,650 8,430
Options (change) 11,943 8,976 7,838
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $53,365 $58,925 $67,705
Total Invoice $49,686 $54,856 $63,172

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,311
Model Year200620062009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassC-Class
TrimML350ML500C63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18235/40-18
Total Price$53,365$58,925$67,705
Adjustments for Features-1,960-1,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,405$56,940$67,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,535$0
Total Invoice$49,686$54,856$63,172
Adjustments for Features-1,825-1,8480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,861$53,008$63,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,147$0

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

Model Year200620062009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassC-Class
TrimML350ML500C63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,765$5,790$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,960$1,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,825-1,8480

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class features.

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

Model Year20062009
ModelM-ClassC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in108.7 in
Length188.5 in182.3 in
Width75.2 in69.7 in
Height69.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		72.4 ft312.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested255068%
Total Not Requested117532%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
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 reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested67567%
Total Not Requested34033%
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
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 reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested67567%
Total Not Requested34033%
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 C63 AMG

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested49032%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%

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