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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: $49,845

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $14,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122019201920192019
ModelR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,690 $41,400 $55,250 $67,000 $74,600
Premium 2 Package 4,400        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690        
Heated front seats 750 580      
Heated steering wheel 225 250      
Blind spot warning system 600        
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660        
Xenon HID headlights 985        
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Premium 1 Package   1,250      
Rear spoiler   350      
Power trunk closer   250      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850 850   850
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700    
Premium 2 Package 4,092        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642        
Heated front seats 698 539      
Heated steering wheel 209 233      
Blind spot warning system 558        
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 930 930 930 930
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614        
Xenon HID headlights 916        
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Premium 1 Package   1,163      
Rear spoiler   326      
Power trunk closer   233      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791 791   791
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651    
Options (change) 10,720 7,450 5,470 3,920 4,770
Options (change) 9,971 6,931 5,088 3,646 4,437
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $64,285 $49,845 $61,715 $71,915 $80,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,775
Model Year20122019201920192019
ModelR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT7T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$64,285$49,845$61,715$71,915$80,365
Adjustments for Features-1,6750-2,925-1,975-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,610$49,845$58,790$69,940$77,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,945$20,095$27,395

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

Model Year20122019201920192019
ModelR-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR350C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700 $1700  
RWD $0 $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350   
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
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    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
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
Surround sound$250  $250$250
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   
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Headlight washers$50    
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$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$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100   
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$8,190$6,515$9,440$8,490$9,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,675$0$2,925$1,975$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5590-288-127-211

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

Model Year20122019
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.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested75033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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