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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: $44,060

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $16,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,035

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $15,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,300 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000
Base Invoice $45,849 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270
Premium 2 Package 5,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650 650
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 700 700 700
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,050 1,050 1,050
Heated front seats 740      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 760      
Premium II Package   3,500 3,500  
Multimedia Package   2,980 2,980 2,980
Wood trim   310    
iPod integration   375 375 375
Premium 2 Package 5,534      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 669 669 669
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604 604
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 651 651 651
Panoramic sunroof 995 976 976 976
Heated front seats 688      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 707      
Premium II Package   3,255 3,255  
Multimedia Package   2,771 2,771 2,771
Wood trim   288    
iPod integration   349 349 349
Options (change) 10,490 10,285 9,975 6,475
Options (change) 9,756 9,563 9,275 6,020
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $60,665 $44,060 $45,500 $46,350
Total Invoice $56,480 $41,035 $42,375 $43,165

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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: $10,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,022
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT7M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$60,665$44,060$45,500$46,350
Adjustments for Features-5,8250-975-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,840$44,060$44,525$46,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$465$2,265
Total Invoice$56,480$41,035$42,375$43,165
Adjustments for Features-5,4230-908-23
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,057$41,035$41,467$43,142
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$432$2,107

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

Model Year2010200920092009
ModelR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200
6-speed manual $150  
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key$250   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
HD radio$50   
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Compass$0   
Headlight washers $50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$8,140$2,315$3,290$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,825$0$975$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4230-908-23

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

Model Year20102009
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 Weight4,830 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested181556%
Total Not Requested145044%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested150059%
Total Not Requested102541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested119077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested150059%
Total Not Requested102541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested119077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested119077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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