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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: $72,095

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $63,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,230

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $59,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelS-ClassC-Class
TrimS63 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $131,350 $58,930
Base Invoice $122,156 $54,805
iPod integration 425  
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790
AMG Leather Package   3,090
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear side airbags   420
Proximity key   650
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Wood trim   0
iPod integration 395  
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595
AMG Leather Package   2,874
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rear side airbags   391
Proximity key   605
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 425 10,590
Options (change) 395 9,850
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 1,700
Total Price $135,650 $72,095
Total Invoice $126,426 $67,230

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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: $57,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,161
Model Year20092012
ModelS-ClassC-Class
TrimS63 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
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$135,650$72,095
Adjustments for Features-6,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$129,175$72,095
Total Invoice$126,426$67,230
Adjustments for Features-6,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$120,391$67,230

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

Model Year20092012
ModelS-ClassC-Class
TrimS63 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
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 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,690$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0350

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

Model Year20092012
ModelS-ClassC-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in108.7 in
Length205.0 in180.7 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height58.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,663 lb.3,924 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 in55.0 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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