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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: $48,980

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $14,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,619

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $13,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014201420142014
ModelR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,240 $35,800 $36,250 $39,400 $39,850 $42,100
Base Invoice $46,537 $33,294 $33,713 $36,642 $37,061 $39,153
Premium 2 Package 6,050          
Xenon HID headlights 985          
Obstacle detection, rear 800 970   970   970
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720
Heated front seats 750          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 750 750 750 750 750
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Blind spot warning system 600          
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390
Multimedia Package   2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Lane departure warning   875 875 875 875 875
Rear side airbags   420 420 420 420 420
Special order charge   250 250 250 250 250
Proximity key   650 650 650 650 650
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300  
Wood trim   325   325   0
Premium 2 Package 5,627          
Xenon HID headlights 916          
Obstacle detection, rear 744 902   902   902
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 669 669 669 669 669
Heated front seats 698          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 698 698 698 698 698
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Blind spot warning system 558          
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293
Multimedia Package   2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325  
Lane departure warning   814 814 814 814 814
Rear side airbags   391 391 391 391 391
Special order charge   233 233 233 233 233
Proximity key   605 605 605 605 605
Rear spoiler   279 279 279 279  
Wood trim   302   302   0
Options (change) 12,255 13,100 11,805 13,100 11,805 9,975
Options (change) 11,399 12,185 10,981 12,185 10,981 9,279
Destination 875 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $63,370 $49,825 $48,980 $53,425 $52,580 $53,000
Total Invoice $58,811 $46,404 $45,619 $49,752 $48,967 $49,357

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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: $10,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,828
Model Year201120142014201420142014
ModelR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp 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)255/50-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$63,370$49,825$48,980$53,425$52,580$53,000
Adjustments for Features-3,625-7250-2,575-1,850-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,745$49,100$48,980$50,850$50,730$52,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$120$0$1,870$1,750$3,145
Total Invoice$58,811$46,404$45,619$49,752$48,967$49,357
Adjustments for Features-3,364-6750-2,398-1,723-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,447$45,729$45,619$47,354$47,244$48,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$110$0$1,735$1,625$2,923

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

Model Year201120142014201420142014
ModelR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350C250 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 liftgate$350     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
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
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
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 wiper$175     
Residual heat$50     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Rear bumper protector$40     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100     
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Power-folding mirrors$50     
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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     
Metal pedals $75 $75 $75
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$6,915$4,015$3,290$5,865$5,140$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,625$725$0$2,575$1,850$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,364-6750-2,398-1,723-815

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

Model Year20112014
ModelR-ClassC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in108.7 in
Length203.0 in180.7 in
Width77.1 in69.7 in
Height65.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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 key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested241574%
Total Not Requested85026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested116589%
Total Not Requested15011%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested116589%
Total Not Requested15011%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested116589%
Total Not Requested15011%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested116589%
Total Not Requested15011%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested116589%
Total Not Requested15011%

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