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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: $85,075

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S   
Difference: $128,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,184

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S   
Difference: $119,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelS-ClassC-Class
TrimS65 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $210,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $196,137 $66,867
Carbon fiber trim 0 1,300
Multimedia Package   2,690
Lighting Package   800
Driver Assistance Package   2,800
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear side airbags   420
Power trunk closer   250
Sunshades, second row   380
Sunshade, rear, power   440
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Carbon fiber trim 0 1,209
Multimedia Package   2,502
Lighting Package   744
Driver Assistance Package   2,604
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rear side airbags   391
Power trunk closer   233
Sunshades, second row   353
Sunshade, rear, power   409
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Options (change) 0 12,250
Options (change) 0 11,392
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $213,875 $85,075
Total Invoice $199,112 $79,184

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $120,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $112,317
Model Year20122015
ModelS-ClassC-Class
TrimS65 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine621hp V12503hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1200, 15590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20245/35-19
Total Price$213,875$85,075
Adjustments for Features-8,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$205,700$85,075
Total Invoice$199,112$79,184
Adjustments for Features-7,6110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$191,501$79,184

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

Model Year20122015
ModelS-ClassC-Class
TrimS65 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane keeping assist $400
Night vision$1750 
Pedestrian detection $50
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Massage, second row seats$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
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, second row seats$150 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$16,415$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,6110

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

Model Year20122015
ModelS-ClassC-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in111.8 in
Length206.5 in184.5 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height58.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight5,082 lb.3,924 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft312.6 ft3

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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