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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: $45,925

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $15,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,773

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $14,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012201220122012
ModelR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350 / R320C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,650 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575
Base Invoice $44,315 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735
Premium II Package 7,850          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720
Proximity key 1,130 650 650 650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 660 660 660 660 660
Heated front seats 720          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 700 700 700 700 700
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear   970   970   970
Rear side airbags   420 420 420 420 420
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300  
Wood trim   325   325   0
Premium II Package 7,300          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 669 669 669 669 669
Proximity key 1,051 605 605 605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 614 614 614 614 614
Heated front seats 670          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 651 651 651 651 651
Panoramic sunroof 976 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear   902   902   902
Rear side airbags   391 391 391 391 391
Rear spoiler   279 279 279 279  
Wood trim   302   302   0
Options (change) 12,690 11,125 9,830 11,125 9,830 8,000
Options (change) 11,801 10,347 9,143 10,347 9,143 7,441
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $61,215 $46,800 $45,925 $50,020 $49,135 $49,450
Total Invoice $56,991 $43,586 $42,773 $46,581 $45,758 $46,051

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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 C250 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,121
Model Year200920122012201220122012
ModelR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350 / R320C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$61,215$46,800$45,925$50,020$49,135$49,450
Adjustments for Features-5,475-7250-2,425-1,700-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,740$46,075$45,925$47,595$47,435$48,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800
Total Invoice$56,991$43,586$42,773$46,581$45,758$46,051
Adjustments for Features-5,097-6750-2,258-1,583-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,894$42,911$42,773$44,323$44,175$45,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603

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

Model Year200920122012201220122012
ModelR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350 / R320C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700  $1700$1700 
RWD $0$0  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Parking guidance system - passive $250 $250 $250
Power flip-out rear side windows$125     
Power liftgate$350     
Sunshades, second row$125     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 $250
Rollover sensor$50     
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250     
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat$50     
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Rear bumper protector$40     
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
iPod integration$100     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Fog lights$125     
Power-folding mirrors$50     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Folding third row seats$600     
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, third row seats$125     
Memory system, passenger seat$150     
Metal pedals $75 $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150     
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$7,915$3,165$2,440$4,865$4,140$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,475$725$0$2,425$1,700$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,097-6750-2,258-1,583-675

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

Model Year20092012
ModelR-ClassC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in108.7 in
Length203.0 in180.7 in
Width75.7 in69.7 in
Height65.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested256555%
Total Not Requested210045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%

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