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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: $42,035

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $15,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,152

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $14,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350R500C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270
Lighting Package 890 890      
Trim Package 1,750 1,200      
Comfort Package 1,350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 720 720 720
Front sport buckets 400        
Panoramic sunroof 2,390 2,390 1,050 1,050 1,050
Satellite radio 500 500      
Heated front seats 690        
Premium II Package     3,500 3,500 1,350
Leather seating surfaces     1,570 1,570 1,570
Wood trim     310    
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650
CD changer, in-dash     460 460 460
Lighting Package 828 828      
Trim Package 1,628 1,116      
Comfort Package 1,256        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 669 669 669
Front sport buckets 372        
Panoramic sunroof 2,223 2,223 976 976 976
Satellite radio 465 465      
Heated front seats 642        
Premium II Package     3,255 3,255 1,256
Leather seating surfaces     1,460 1,460 1,460
Wood trim     288    
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604
CD changer, in-dash     428 428 428
Options (change) 8,660 5,670 8,260 7,950 5,800
Options (change) 8,056 5,274 7,680 7,392 5,393
Destination 775 775 875 875 875
Total Price $57,435 $61,945 $42,035 $43,475 $45,675
Total Invoice $53,471 $57,694 $39,152 $40,492 $42,538

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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 C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,920
Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350R500C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$57,435$61,945$42,035$43,475$45,675
Adjustments for Features-4,725-4,6850-1,050-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,710$57,260$42,035$42,425$44,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$0$390$2,390
Total Invoice$53,471$57,694$39,152$40,492$42,538
Adjustments for Features-4,399-4,3630-978-1,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,072$53,331$39,152$39,514$41,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,259$0$362$2,222

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

Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350R500C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200$1200
6-speed manual  $150  
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$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   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net$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
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote $200   
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,790$6,750$2,065$3,115$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,725$4,685$0$1,050$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,399-4,3630-978-1,164

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class features.

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

Model Year20062009
ModelR-ClassC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in108.7 in
Length203.0 in182.3 in
Width75.7 in69.7 in
Height65.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.4 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 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft312.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
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 seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested52554%
Total Not Requested44046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested205081%
Total Not Requested47519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested205081%
Total Not Requested47519%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%

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