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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: $71,940

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $131,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,112

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $122,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelS-ClassC-Class
TrimS65 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $198,950 $58,200
Base Invoice $185,024 $54,126
iPod integration 425  
Lighting Package   985
Multimedia Package   3,350
AMG Leather Package   3,030
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear side airbags   420
Rearview camera   460
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Proximity key   1,140
Wood trim   0
iPod integration 395  
Lighting Package   916
Multimedia Package   3,115
AMG Leather Package   2,818
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rear side airbags   391
Rearview camera   428
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Proximity key   1,060
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 425 10,765
Options (change) 395 10,011
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 2,100
Total Price $203,250 $71,940
Total Invoice $189,294 $67,112

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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 C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $119,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $111,239
Model Year20092011
ModelS-ClassC-Class
TrimS65 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine604hp V12451hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20235/40-18
Total Price$203,250$71,940
Adjustments for Features-11,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$191,500$71,940
Total Invoice$189,294$67,112
Adjustments for Features-10,9430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$178,351$67,112

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

Model Year20092011
ModelS-ClassC-Class
TrimS65 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Night vision$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
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 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Total Value of Features$15,440$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,9430

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

Model Year20092011
ModelS-ClassC-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in108.7 in
Length205.0 in182.3 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height58.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,035 lb.3,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft312.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested127577%
Total Not Requested39023%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested2600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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