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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,690

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $13,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,619

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $12,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelR-ClassR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350R500C350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Trim Package 1,750 1,200      
Comfort Package 1,350 625      
Entertainment Package 1,190        
Lighting Package 890 890      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690
Front sport buckets 400        
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 385  
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats 690   680 680  
Sunroof 1,490 1,490      
Sunroof Package     1,790 1,790  
Xenon HID headlights     790 790 790
Folding second row seats     290 290  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     820 820  
CD changer, remote     420 420 430
Wood trim         775
Trim Package 1,628 1,116      
Comfort Package 1,256 581      
Entertainment Package 1,107        
Lighting Package 828 828      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642
Front sport buckets 372        
Rear side airbags 358 358 358 358  
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465
Heated front seats 642   633 633  
Sunroof 1,386 1,386      
Sunroof Package     1,665 1,665  
Xenon HID headlights     735 735 735
Folding second row seats     270 270  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     763 763  
CD changer, remote     391 391 400
Wood trim         721
Options (change) 9,335 5,780 6,365 6,365 3,185
Options (change) 8,684 5,376 5,922 5,922 2,963
Destination 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $58,110 $62,055 $44,690 $45,290 $59,710
Total Invoice $54,099 $57,796 $41,619 $42,177 $55,677

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,966
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelR-ClassR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350R500C350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 1280, 8?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$58,110$62,055$44,690$45,290$59,710
Adjustments for Features-5,475-5,4250-1,225-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,635$56,630$44,690$44,065$58,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,995$625$0$14,445
Total Invoice$54,099$57,796$41,619$42,177$55,677
Adjustments for Features-5,097-5,0530-1,141-1,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,002$52,743$41,619$41,036$54,558
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,741$583$0$13,522

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

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelR-ClassR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350R500C350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200 
6-speed manual  $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net$40$40   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Rear seat audio controls$25    
Surround sound$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$7,065$7,015$1,590$2,815$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,475$5,425$0$1,225$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,097-5,0530-1,141-1,119

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

Model Year20062006
ModelR-ClassC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in106.9 in
Length203.0 in178.4 in
Width75.7 in68.0 in
Height65.4 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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