MBNUT1

It feels like rip-off when you consider it is being built here, no std sunroof and its a four banger. At least VW improved the value proposition with the new Passat. That said I'd be willing to bet there will be some big discounts if you are willing to wait long enough. I really need to buy a new car so I don't think I will wait much longer. Here's hoping there are some good deals on W204 / W212's around the corner. It is a beautifully styled car (with exception of the ipad) though.

MB-JIM

Has anyone been able to confirm the 25 August date for the beginning of deliveries?

rage2

There's 2 more years for the E Class. The facelift came in MY2014, MY2016 will be the final year.

joshg1001

The real bargain here is the hands free package for $250...

at least mercedes threw us a bone

DShiekhi

Get ready to break out those checkbooks. Mercedes-Benz has announced the prices for its 2015 C- and GLA-Class models. You've got some time, though - until August 25.

That's when the C300 4MATIC and C400 4MATIC go on sale, starting at $40,400 and $48,590, respectively. The rear-wheel-drive C300 will hit dealerships in the first quarter of 2015 at a base price of $38,400.

According to the three-pointed star, "Much of the new safety equipment [that] first debuted on the new S-Class last year appears now in the new C-Class including COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, a radar-based system [that] can brake autonomously to avoid collisions or minimize their effects in combination with PRE-SAFE, which prepares the vehicle if a collision is imminent."

Read the rest on the MBWorld homepage.

DameMD

To be honest I don't want a big car like a E, A6 or 5 series. My c350 has grown to be too small for my needs. I am looking at competitor models like the s4, 335i & 335is which all have bigger interiors and meets my needs far as motor. So if someone is already looking in this price range, a c400 is right around there, even a little cheaper. I like to option my cars out so I already know that these cars will have 60k+ sticker prices.

Now it's the matter of what car I want c400 & c450, s4 or 335i & 335is. Now that mercedes has improved the interior room I think more people shopping like me will now consider the c400 as a true competitor.

C400Driver

Well I have to head down to the dealer and negotiate the money factor.... If we can't agree on a deal we're getting a 535i

DameMD

You do know that the 5-series will get an interior refresh soon to match the rest of the BMW line-up. That's one of the reasons I did not jump on the great deals they are offering for the 5 series (plus the car is big). Still not a bad car. 535i motor > current E350 motor.

glayfan40

If the next 5er interior is going to look like anything BMW currently has to offer then I'd say I prefer the Benz' interior much better.

glayfan40

The base MF is set by MB Financial Services. True, the dealers can mark them up from the base rate but I would never do business with those dealers anyways.

So if the base rate is high there really isn't much negotiating to be done as the dealers can't mark them down. The only solution is MSD.

C400Driver

It's more the wife's car then I.. Lol... She originally wanted the 5 I convinced her to go with the newly designed c400... Can't really lose either way they're offering great deals on the 5 now

ddeliber

Do you mind sharing what they are offering on the 5's? I just noticed that they recently almost doubled their volume for June as compared to last year and last month (something like +77%) and I was wondering why.

C400Driver

http://m.bmwusa.com/#currentoffers_5_Sedan

abstractls

I was almost ready to get rid of the HUD an active headlights, but honestly at this point what am I saving? Yes MSRP came in a bit higher but when we're talking a $64k car saving a few thousand is only going to save me $30-50 a month. With a $1k car payment no one shoul be buying it if $50 a month throws everything off. You're buying too much car if that starins you.

DameMD

Wow. BMW is basically giving away cars. 550i with Executive package for 639 a month. Not bad. I bet you can haggle down that price too. An M-Sport 550i would be a great deal for low $600s.

c400benz

i would truly hope a 64k car doesnt mean a 1k car monthly payment

DameMD

At a $1000 car payment you should be in a E63 Amg S or something around that line. Even a c63 should be less than a $1000 a month.

EDIT: Never mind, E63 Amg S is over $1,000

C400Driver

Lmao

-=Hot|Ice=-

Sounds good too!

nyca

Well, then there is going to be a two year price "inversion" between the C400 and the (discounted) W212 E.

glayfan40

If he is financing the entire purchase price over 5 years or for a 3-4 yr term (with down payment) then it would be true.

err

If I were to get the new W205, I'd opt for the C400. With my preferred options it make sense to go to C400 (vs C300)

C400
Base - $48590
P01 Premium Package - $0
Lighting Package - $800
Hands Free Access - $250
Sport Package - $0
Rear View Cam - $460
Pano Roof - $1480
Shipping - $925
TOTAL : $52505

C300 4 MATIC
Base - $40400
P01 Premium Package - $2700
Lighting Package - $800
Hands Free Access - $250
Sport Package - $2500
Rear View Cam - $460
Pano Roof - $1480
Shipping - $925
TOTAL : $49515

So its going to be $52,505 MSRP for the c400 with my fav option which isn't bad in my opinion. If I wait till Winter 2015, I think there may be a chance for 4-5% price break to seal the deal with my local dealer which means cost is going to be around $50K.

I need a new car soon

BTW, I bought my 2008 C350 with pano roof for $41K back in Sept 2007. So I guess the C400 is a pretty significant price jump compared to my current car.

ddeliber

Well, just to compare I built up a similarly configured 335i xdrive. Not suggesting anything, I was curious to see the difference and I thought that others might find it interesting as well. Bottom line, the 335 prices out at $55,225 (see attached build screen).

Now this does not compare directly.... first you can't get a pano roof on the 335 (at least according to the build configurator) that is about $1.5k. Also, to get the premium pkg on a BMW you also get leather so to even things out the interior pkg on the C would be needed (just to compare numbers of course). Another oddity is that you can't simply add a backup camera to the 335, you need to add the drivers assistance pkg to get it (just clicking the side/top view cam option pulls in the dirvers assist pkg ) and there you get the 360 camera and the parking assistant (adding another $970 to the C and the 360 deg camera is not currently avail).

Making the two builds similar feature for feature the C400 would come in at just about $1k less than the 335.

335ixdrive.jpg

NYC-Style

I guess the price increase somewhat makes sense... The "new" C class is no longer the entry MB...that belongs to the CLA. If the "new" C were priced as the current C...well then current C's will be sitting on the lot. Everything I've read so far seems to justify the price jump...but I guess we'll have to be the judge of that. I'm looking forward to September to see it up close and personal...I got one on order!!

err

well, BMW does offer bumper to bumper warranty and to be fair that could easily equate to $3000 compared to MB self-paid service. However, I am just like you and I am comparing the new C with a beemer as well. So far I think the new c is still cheaper and better value to me because I value luxury and comfort more than performance.