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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: $51,170

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $13,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,654

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $12,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350C300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,690 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $49,002 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Premium 2 Package 4,400        
Obstacle detection, rear 800 970 970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690        
Blind spot warning system 600 550 550 550 550
Heated front seats 750        
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660        
Xenon HID headlights 985        
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Premium Package   2,700      
Wood trim   325   0  
Rear side airbags   420 420 420 420
Special order charge   250 250    
Power trunk closer   250 250 250 250
Rear spoiler   300 300    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,190 1,190    
Premium 2 Package 4,092        
Obstacle detection, rear 744 902 902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 669 669 669 669
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642        
Blind spot warning system 558 512 512 512 512
Heated front seats 698        
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614        
Xenon HID headlights 916        
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Premium Package   2,511      
Wood trim   302   0  
Rear side airbags   391 391 391 391
Special order charge   233 233    
Power trunk closer   233 233 233 233
Rear spoiler   279 279    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,107 1,107    
Options (change) 11,295 11,845 8,820 7,080 7,080
Options (change) 10,506 11,017 8,204 6,585 6,585
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Total Price $64,860 $51,170 $58,335 $71,905 $79,905
Total Invoice $60,383 $47,654 $54,318 $66,937 $74,377

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,892
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350C300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$64,860$51,170$58,335$71,905$79,905
Adjustments for Features0-175-2,250-700-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,860$50,995$56,085$71,205$77,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,090$20,210$26,610
Total Invoice$60,383$47,654$54,318$66,937$74,377
Adjustments for Features0-163-2,095-652-2,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,383$47,491$52,223$66,285$72,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,732$18,794$24,745

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

Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350C300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700  
RWD $0 $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat$50    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear bumper protector$40    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Headlight washers$50    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Folding third row seats$600    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, third row seats$125    
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,640$7,815$9,890$8,340$9,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$2,250$700$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163-2,095-652-2,141

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

Model Year20122015
ModelR-ClassC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in111.8 in
Length203.1 in184.5 in
Width77.1 in71.3 in
Height65.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.2 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 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft312.6 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
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested75033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

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