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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: $54,457

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $37,088

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,427

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $34,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelM-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimML63 AMGC300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $90,100 $38,950 $45,490
Base Invoice $83,793 $36,224 $42,306
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570    
Blind spot warning system   550 550
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690
Parktronic Package   970 970
Sport Package   2,175  
Interior Package   2,880 2,880
Premium 2 Package   2,220 2,220
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,190  
Wood trim   325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Power trunk closer   250 250
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530    
Blind spot warning system   512 512
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502
Parktronic Package   902 902
Sport Package   2,023  
Interior Package   2,678 2,678
Premium 2 Package   2,065 2,065
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,107  
Wood trim   302 302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Power trunk closer   233 233
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 570 15,450 12,085
Options (change) 530 14,369 11,239
Destination 875 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043
Total Price $91,545 $55,325 $54,457
Total Invoice $85,198 $51,518 $50,427

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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 C350e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,333
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,138
Model Year200920162016
ModelM-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimML63 AMGC300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine503hp V8241hp I4208hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$91,545$55,325$54,457
Adjustments for Features-1,755-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,790$55,075$54,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$618$0
Total Invoice$85,198$51,518$50,427
Adjustments for Features-1,633-2330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,565$51,285$50,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$858$0

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

Model Year200920162016
ModelM-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimML63 AMGC300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Eco accelerator  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
6 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Chronometer$100  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$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  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Suggestive steering $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,930$7,425$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,755$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,633-2330

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

Model Year20092016
ModelM-ClassC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in111.8 in
Length188.5 in184.5 in
Width75.2 in71.3 in
Height70.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,706 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 Room55.9 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 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 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 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested42538%
Total Not Requested70062%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested180092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested180092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

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