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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: $74,530

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $154,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,521

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $143,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelS-ClassC-Class
TrimS65 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $222,000 $58,200
Base Invoice $206,460 $54,126
Carbon fiber trim 3,700 2,590
Lighting Package   985
Multimedia Package   3,350
AMG Leather Package   3,030
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear side airbags   420
Rearview camera   460
Proximity key   1,140
Carbon fiber trim 3,441 2,409
Lighting Package   916
Multimedia Package   3,115
AMG Leather Package   2,818
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rear side airbags   391
Rearview camera   428
Proximity key   1,060
Options (change) 3,700 13,355
Options (change) 3,441 12,420
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 2,100 2,100
Total Price $228,725 $74,530
Total Invoice $212,926 $69,521

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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: $131,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $122,050
Model Year20152011
ModelS-ClassC-Class
TrimS65 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine621hp V12451hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1940, 24450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20235/40-18
Total Price$228,725$74,530
Adjustments for Features-22,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$205,785$74,530
Total Invoice$212,926$69,521
Adjustments for Features-21,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$191,571$69,521

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

Model Year20152011
ModelS-ClassC-Class
TrimS65 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Animal detection, night$50 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row$50 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Night vision$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber engine cover$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row$450 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front row armrests$100 
Heated second row armrests$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather headliner$1000 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Massage, second row seats$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power legrest, right second row seat$500 
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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$5500 
Alloy wheels $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$28,190$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$22,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-21,3550

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

Model Year20152011
ModelS-ClassC-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in108.7 in
Length206.5 in182.3 in
Width74.8 in69.7 in
Height58.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,969 lb.3,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 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 washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
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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