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

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smart fortwo vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,370

smart fortwo Electric Drive prime   
Difference: $23,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,332

smart fortwo Electric Drive prime   
Difference: $22,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelfortwoC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimElectric Drive primeC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,640 $37,220 $42,370 $61,430
Base Invoice $24,775 $34,615 $39,404 $57,130
Metallic paint (extra cost) 350 720 720 720
Center armrest(s), front row 100      
Obstacle detection, rear 250 970 970 970
Navigation system 1,290      
JBL 240W 8 speakers 490      
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   1,995    
Wood trim     0 0
AMG Leather Package       2,590
Metallic paint (extra cost) 326 669 669 669
Center armrest(s), front row 93      
Obstacle detection, rear 233 902 902 902
Navigation system 1,200      
JBL 240W 8 speakers 455      
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   1,855    
Wood trim     0 0
AMG Leather Package       2,409
Options (change) 2,480 8,225 6,230 7,070
Options (change) 2,307 7,649 5,794 6,575
Destination 750 875 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 1,700
Total Price $22,370 $46,320 $49,475 $71,075
Total Invoice $20,332 $43,139 $46,073 $66,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo Electric Drive prime
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,443
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelfortwoC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimElectric Drive primeC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine80hp I0 E201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionA1T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)165/65-15225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$22,370$46,320$49,475$71,075
Adjustments for Features0-5,760-5,960-6,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,370$40,560$43,515$64,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,955$23,955
Total Invoice$20,332$43,139$46,073$66,280
Adjustments for Features0-5,364-5,550-6,117
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,332$37,775$40,523$60,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,748$22,388

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelfortwoC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimElectric Drive primeC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0   
7.2 kW onboard charger$500   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Crosswind stabilization$50   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,885$8,645$8,845$9,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,760$5,960$6,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,364-5,550-6,117

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20182012
ModelfortwoC-Class
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase73.7 in108.7 in
Length106.1 in180.7 in
Width65.5 in69.7 in
Height61.2 in54.8 in
Curb Weight2,364 lb.3,539 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume7.8 ft311.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30027%
Total Not Requested80073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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