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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: $48,035

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $16,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,738

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $15,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013201320132013
ModelR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,690 $35,350 $35,770 $38,950 $39,360 $41,400
Base Invoice $49,002 $32,876 $33,266 $36,224 $36,605 $38,502
Premium 2 Package 4,400          
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   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Lane departure warning   850 850 850 850 850
Rear side airbags   420 420 420 420 420
Proximity key   650 650 650 650 650
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300  
Wood trim   325   325   0
Premium 2 Package 4,092          
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   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325  
Lane departure warning   791 791 791 791 791
Rear side airbags   391 391 391 391 391
Proximity key   605 605 605 605 605
Rear spoiler   279 279 279 279  
Wood trim   302   302   0
Options (change) 10,605 12,655 11,360 12,655 11,360 9,530
Options (change) 9,864 11,771 10,567 11,771 10,567 8,865
Destination 875 905 905 905 905 905
Total Price $64,170 $48,910 $48,035 $52,510 $51,625 $51,835
Total Invoice $59,741 $45,552 $44,738 $48,900 $48,077 $48,272

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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: $12,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,628
Model Year201220132013201320132013
ModelR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp 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)255/50-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$64,170$48,910$48,035$52,510$51,625$51,835
Adjustments for Features-3,625-7250-2,575-1,850-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,545$48,185$48,035$49,935$49,775$50,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$1,900$1,740$2,925
Total Invoice$59,741$45,552$44,738$48,900$48,077$48,272
Adjustments for Features-3,375-6750-2,398-1,723-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,366$44,877$44,738$46,502$46,354$47,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$139$0$1,764$1,616$2,719

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

Model Year201220132013201320132013
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-3,375-6750-2,398-1,723-815

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

Model Year20122013
ModelR-ClassC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in108.7 in
Length203.1 in180.7 in
Width77.1 in69.7 in
Height65.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,961 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
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
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested85038%

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
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%
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

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
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%
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

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
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%
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

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
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%
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

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
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%

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