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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: $49,930

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $15,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,501

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $14,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350C300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,690 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $49,002 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Premium 2 Package 4,400          
Obstacle detection, rear 800          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690          
Blind spot warning system 600 550 550      
Heated front seats 750 580 580 580    
Heated steering wheel 225 250 250      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660          
Xenon HID headlights 985          
Premium 1 Package   700 700      
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Parktronic Package   970 970 970 970 970
Wood trim   325 325 325 325 0
Power trunk closer   250 250 250 250 250
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,190        
Premium 2 Package 4,092          
Obstacle detection, rear 744          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 669 669 669 669 669
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642          
Blind spot warning system 558 512 512      
Heated front seats 698 539 539 539    
Heated steering wheel 209 233 233      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614          
Xenon HID headlights 916          
Premium 1 Package   651 651      
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Parktronic Package   902 902 902 902 902
Wood trim   302 302 302 302 0
Power trunk closer   233 233 233 233 233
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,107        
Options (change) 11,520 10,055 8,865 7,015 6,435 6,110
Options (change) 10,715 9,352 8,245 6,523 5,984 5,682
Destination 875 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $65,085 $49,930 $51,237 $58,740 $72,610 $80,285
Total Invoice $60,592 $46,501 $47,433 $54,692 $67,592 $74,730

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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: $14,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,137
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350C300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$65,085$49,930$51,237$58,740$72,610$80,285
Adjustments for Features-1,0250-125-1,425-1,925-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,060$49,930$51,112$57,315$70,685$76,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,182$7,385$20,755$26,830
Total Invoice$60,592$46,501$47,433$54,692$67,592$74,730
Adjustments for Features-9540-116-1,327-1,792-3,281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,638$46,501$47,317$53,365$65,800$71,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$816$6,864$19,299$24,948

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

Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350C300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700  $1700  
RWD $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300     
Rollover sensor$50     
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
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     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$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$0
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100     
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250   $250$250
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Headlight washers$50     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$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$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$150
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450$450
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,290$7,265$7,390$8,690$9,190$10,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0$125$1,425$1,925$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-9540-116-1,327-1,792-3,281

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

Model Year20122016
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
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
iPod integration100Yes
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%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested450100%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested450100%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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

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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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