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

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

Lowest Total Price: $62,255

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $12,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,043

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $11,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimC55AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $72,400
Base Invoice $50,639 $67,332
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 720
Navigation system 2,210  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Satellite radio 500  
Wood trim 775 0
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Rear side airbags   420
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 670
Navigation system 2,055  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Satellite radio 465  
Wood trim 721 0
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Rear side airbags   391
Options (change) 5,730 1,140
Options (change) 5,329 1,061
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $62,255 $74,465
Total Invoice $58,043 $69,318

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,208
Model Year20062017
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimC55AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V8396hp V6
TransmissionT5T9
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$62,255$74,465
Adjustments for Features0-9,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,255$64,725
Total Invoice$58,043$69,318
Adjustments for Features0-9,067
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,043$60,251

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

Model Year20062017
ModelC-ClassE-Class
TrimC55AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,625$12,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,067

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

Model Year20062017
ModelC-ClassE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in115.7 in
Length178.4 in193.8 in
Width68.0 in73.7 in
Height55.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.1 ft3

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