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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: $55,345

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $38,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,537

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $35,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelM-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimML63 AMGC300C400
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,590 $38,400 $48,590
Base Invoice $86,109 $35,712 $45,189
Illuminated door sill trim plates 580    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,190 1,190
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690
Premium Package   2,700  
Sport Package   2,500  
Interior Package   2,300 2,300
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Power trunk closer   250 250
Blind spot warning system   550 550
Rear side airbags   420 420
Special order charge   250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Illuminated door sill trim plates 539    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,107 1,107
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502
Premium Package   2,511  
Sport Package   2,325  
Interior Package   2,139 2,139
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Power trunk closer   233 233
Blind spot warning system   512 512
Rear side airbags   391 391
Special order charge   233 233
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Options (change) 580 16,020 10,820
Options (change) 539 14,900 10,064
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $94,045 $55,345 $60,335
Total Invoice $87,523 $51,537 $56,178

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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: $37,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,725
Model Year201120152015
ModelM-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimML63 AMGC300C400
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine503hp V8241hp I4329hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
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$94,045$55,345$60,335
Adjustments for Features-1,3550-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,690$55,345$58,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,290
Total Invoice$87,523$51,537$56,178
Adjustments for Features-1,2610-1,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,262$51,537$54,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,058

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

Model Year201120152015
ModelM-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimML63 AMGC300C400
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
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
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
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$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
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  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Suggestive steering $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,555$7,200$8,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2610-1,583

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

Model Year20112015
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
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
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%

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