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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: $51,520

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $3,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,979

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $3,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimML350ML500C300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $38,950 $45,490
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $36,224 $42,306
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450    
Premium Package 6,150 3,750    
Sunroof 1,390 1,290    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,775 1,575 1,190  
Lighting Package 890 890    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 720 720
Satellite radio 500 500    
Heated front seats 690      
Proximity key   1,080    
Blind spot warning system     550 550
Garmin Map Pilot     600 600
Parktronic Package     970 970
Rearview camera     460 460
Interior Package     2,880 2,880
Premium 2 Package     2,220 2,220
Wood trim     325 325
Power trunk closer     250 250
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349    
Premium Package 5,720 3,488    
Sunroof 1,293 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,651 1,465 1,107  
Lighting Package 828 828    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 669 669
Satellite radio 465 465    
Heated front seats 642      
Proximity key   1,004    
Blind spot warning system     512 512
Garmin Map Pilot     558 558
Parktronic Package     902 902
Rearview camera     428 428
Interior Package     2,678 2,678
Premium 2 Package     2,065 2,065
Wood trim     302 302
Power trunk closer     233 233
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
Options (change) 14,285 11,975 11,645 10,455
Options (change) 13,288 11,139 10,830 9,723
Destination 775 775 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043
Total Price $54,810 $61,250 $51,520 $52,827
Total Invoice $51,031 $57,019 $47,979 $48,911

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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 C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,495
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimML350ML500C300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8241hp I4208hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$54,810$61,250$51,520$52,827
Adjustments for Features0-275-1,550-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,810$60,975$49,970$51,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,165$0$1,182
Total Invoice$51,031$57,019$47,979$48,911
Adjustments for Features0-256-1,443-1,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,031$56,763$46,536$47,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,732$0$824

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

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimML350ML500C300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0
6 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Suggestive steering  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,915$7,190$8,465$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$1,550$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-1,443-1,551

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

Model Year20062016
ModelM-ClassC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in111.8 in
Length188.5 in184.5 in
Width75.2 in71.3 in
Height69.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Total Requested245066%
Total Not Requested127534%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested75033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

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