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I'm considering selling my mint 2013 C63. It has 7k miles. It has nav, keyless go, lane tracking, split rear seats, alu trim. No leather.

Could someone give me an idea of recent auction prices to determine real value?

Thanks in advance.

I am Jeff

Your resale value will take a huge hit for not having leather. The dealership will definitely use that as a negative when they do value your car.

estrellajon

I thought all C63s come with leather. Is leather am option?

zibby43

Standard is MB-Tex with DINAMICA inserts.

Personally, I opted for the MB-Tex/DINAMICA option as I think it looks sportier (not that the leather looks bad, especially some of the two-tone options). I also heard that the side bolsters tend to wear more quickly with full leather.

The seats stay warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. A nice bonus.

Looks like this:

rediesel

I don't think full leather will make a big difference. All seating options including the MB-Tech/DINAMICA are pretty high end. In fact it's hard to tell those seats from the designo nappa leather/dinamica ones in my car.

You didn't mention lighting? IMO lighting, keyless, and nav are the big options.

zibby43

I agree. How do you like the DINAMICA inserts?

AMG893

Love those seats.
Not optional in Australia though.

sytfu_colan

I prefer the MB-Tech/DINAMICA; I hate the black designo, but red leather looks great. The black leather shows creases and it cracks too fast; I also don't like how soft it is.

ruey220

maybe compared to the full leather option on the c63 it is less premium of an option, but does the standard C class come with these? I would think it is still much better than the standard model for these cars, so I think it is good. I thought this was more plush than a standard Mercedes option.

I've been in E classes that have an optional special leather, but I thought this looks much better.

ruey220

I also think this insert stuff helps you stick to the seat more, especially when I wear a suit, I get the feeling like the static holds me in tight. only downside is I get static charge coming out of the car sometimes, I hardly ever used to get that in euro cars. cheap American cars especially rentals I've used I get that all the time.

rediesel

I like the DINAMICA alot. It's sporty and luxurious at the same time. Wife was looking at a CLS63 and commented how she liked our "suede" better.

BiturboSF

Since its not leather does the Dinamica still come with heated seats?

Thrilla

Yes. The material grips you better in the seat too. Less sliding around when hooning.

realjones88

I disagree that lack of leather will greatly impact used pricing. For some reason, although nearly all pre-facelift C63s had leather, far fewer of the 2012+ facelift cars have full leather. A bonus if you have it (especially the two tone) for sure though.

What will kill your resale value is not having the lighting package (xenons).

zibby43

Thanks man!

Definitely agree regarding the grip.

+1. And I've noticed that trend as well.

I've had the same experience of passengers asking me about what kind of material it was. Pleasantly surprised with how well it holds up and how easy it is to clean. A little gentle vacuuming/brushing and it stands up and looks like new.

Definitely. And yep, I have heated seats as well.