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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,415

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $88,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,192

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $82,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelS-ClassC-Class
TrimS600C55
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $147,450 $54,450
Base Invoice $137,129 $50,639
Premium Package   925
Xenon HID headlights   790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Satellite radio   500
Navigation system   2,210
Wood trim   775
Premium Package   860
Xenon HID headlights   735
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642
Satellite radio   465
Navigation system   2,055
Wood trim   721
Options (change) 0 5,890
Options (change) 0 5,478
Destination 875 775
Gas Tax 3,000 1,300
Total Price $151,325 $62,415
Total Invoice $141,004 $58,192

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,079
Model Year20092006
ModelS-ClassC-Class
TrimS600C55
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine510hp V12362hp V8
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$151,325$62,415
Adjustments for Features-13,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$137,660$62,415
Total Invoice$141,004$58,192
Adjustments for Features-12,7330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$128,271$58,192

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

Model Year20092006
ModelS-ClassC-Class
TrimS600C55
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Night vision$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$17,340$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,7330

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

Model Year20092006
ModelS-ClassC-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in106.9 in
Length205.0 in178.4 in
Width73.7 in68.0 in
Height58.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,895 lb.3,540 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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