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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: $47,670

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $6,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,398

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $6,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013201320132013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimML350ML500C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $59,800
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $55,614
Premium Package 6,150 3,750        
Sunroof 1,390 1,290        
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450        
Entertainment Package 1,080 1,080        
Lighting Package 890 890 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 970 970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 385 385 420 420 420 420
Satellite radio 500 500        
Heated front seats 690          
Proximity key   1,080 650 650 650 650
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500    
Wood trim     325 325 0 0
AMG Leather Package           3,090
Premium Package 5,720 3,488        
Sunroof 1,293 1,200        
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349        
Entertainment Package 1,004 1,004        
Lighting Package 828 828 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 902 902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 669 669 669 669
Rear side airbags 358 358 391 391 391 391
Satellite radio 465 465        
Heated front seats 642          
Proximity key   1,004 605 605 605 605
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325    
Wood trim     302 302 0 0
AMG Leather Package           2,874
Options (change) 13,975 11,865 11,415 11,415 8,590 9,930
Options (change) 12,999 11,036 10,617 10,617 7,990 9,236
Destination 775 775 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $54,500 $61,140 $47,670 $51,270 $50,895 $72,335
Total Invoice $50,742 $56,916 $44,398 $47,746 $47,397 $67,455

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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 C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,170
Model Year200620062013201320132013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimML350ML500C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$54,500$61,140$47,670$51,270$50,895$72,335
Adjustments for Features-2,335-2,6100-1,850-350-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,165$58,530$47,670$49,420$50,545$71,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,365$0$1,750$2,875$23,965
Total Invoice$50,742$56,916$44,398$47,746$47,397$67,455
Adjustments for Features-2,174-2,4300-1,723-326-653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,568$54,486$44,398$46,023$47,071$66,802
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,918$0$1,625$2,673$22,404

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

Model Year200620062013201320132013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimML350ML500C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700  
RWD  $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Power liftgate$350$350    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
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$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat$50$50    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200    
CD player$125$125    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Chronometer     $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog lights$125$125    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   $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$50$50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$6,115$6,390$3,780$5,630$4,130$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$2,610$0$1,850$350$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,174-2,4300-1,723-326-653

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

Model Year20062013
ModelM-ClassC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in108.7 in
Length188.5 in180.7 in
Width75.2 in69.7 in
Height69.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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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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
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested255068%
Total Not Requested117532%
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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%
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested140076%
Total Not Requested45024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested140076%
Total Not Requested45024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

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