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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: $46,575

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $16,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,375

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $15,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201020102010
ModelR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,690 $33,600 $35,300 $39,750
Base Invoice $49,002 $31,248 $32,829 $36,968
Premium 2 Package 4,400 3,700 3,700 1,400
Xenon HID headlights 985      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 650 650 650
Heated front seats 750      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 700 700 700
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,070 1,070 1,070
Multimedia Package   2,650 2,650 2,650
Wood trim   320    
Rear spoiler   300    
Proximity key   1,130 1,130 1,130
Rearview camera   450 450 450
Rear side airbags   410 410 410
Premium 2 Package 4,092 3,441 3,441 1,302
Xenon HID headlights 916      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 604 604 604
Heated front seats 698      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 651 651 651
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 995 995 995
Multimedia Package   2,464 2,464 2,464
Wood trim   298    
Rear spoiler   279    
Proximity key   1,051 1,051 1,051
Rearview camera   418 418 418
Rear side airbags   381 381 381
Options (change) 9,205 12,100 11,480 9,180
Options (change) 8,562 11,252 10,675 8,536
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $62,770 $46,575 $47,655 $49,805
Total Invoice $58,439 $43,375 $44,379 $46,379

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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: $11,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,456
Model Year2012201020102010
ModelR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT7M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$62,770$46,575$47,655$49,805
Adjustments for Features-4,9500-775-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,820$46,575$46,880$48,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$305$2,180
Total Invoice$58,439$43,375$44,379$46,379
Adjustments for Features-4,6080-722-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,831$43,375$43,657$45,401
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$282$2,026

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

Model Year2012201020102010
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   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
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$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 $200
Infotainment 
HD radio$50   
Surround sound$250   
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Metal pedals $75 $75
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 - mechanical $100$100$100
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,765$1,815$2,590$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,950$0$775$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6080-722-978

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

Model Year20122010
ModelR-ClassC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in108.7 in
Length203.1 in182.3 in
Width77.1 in69.7 in
Height65.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,528 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 in55.1 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		15.2 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft312.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested115051%

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

Premium 2 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
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested217582%
Total Not Requested47518%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested104098%
Total Not Requested252%

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

Premium 2 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
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested217582%
Total Not Requested47518%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested104098%
Total Not Requested252%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested104098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium 2 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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