MBTex

Wow, much lower than anticipated. That puts it in direct competition with the standard E class. Selling many E's nowadays TxHurdle?

webada

it is indeed lower than all the numbers that have been throwing around, including those from the dealers.

not knowing the details of options (anyone?), 20k premium is still high and puts a majority of c-class buyer out of reach.

MBTex

<<<20k premium is still high and puts a majority of c-class buyer out of reach.>>>

That's about 10K difference on the MSRP for my W204. Works out to about an extra $175 per month on my payment. Definately within reason.

Txhurdle

Business is well up here MBTex, enjoying your C350? I must say though, that the C63 pricing will be a strong draw vs the CLS550 I was considering next. I'm happy to see the electronic advancements we're taking on our future models, and it might come down to the fact that after driving my C350 for a while I might just be in the mood for something different, even though it is priced so attractively.

webada

you are basing the fact that you don't need extra options (no details on what that is for the c63) so take your w204, c350 for $36k base, that's the 20k difference right there. Obviously, you did not just purchase a base car!

EDIT: Found this on the c63 forum. So looks like similar packaging as the w204, so just did a P2 and MM for c350 MSRP: $43k (4300 on the options)
c63 MSRP (P2, MM): $59k.

16k difference...

Upon inquiry, AMG and MBUSA provided me the following information:

Standard Equipment Highlights Include:
§ Power Sunroof
§ Heated Front Seats
§ SIRIUS Satellite Radio
§ Bluetooth Connectivity
§ Central Controller with 5” Display and Retractable Cover
§ Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
§ Multi-Function Steering Wheel with 12 Buttons
§ 4.5” Multi-Function Display in Instrument Cluster
§ Sound System with 8 Speakers and Single-Slot CD/MP3 Player
§ AMG Body Styling
§ AMG Trunk Lid Spoiler
§ Split Folding Rear Seats
§ Rain Sensor
§ Garage Door Opener
§ Auto-dimming Mirrors

Packages and Stand Alone Options

Premium 2 Package:
§ Bi-Xenon Headlamps
§ Heated Headlamp Washers
§ Power Rear Window Sunshade

Multimedia Package:
§ 7" Power Rectractable Display
§ COMAND Navigation
§ harman/kardon LOGIC7 Surround Sound System
§ Voice Control
§ PCMCIA Slot
§ 6-Disc CD/DVD Changer with Video Playback
§ Music Register

Seating Package:
§ Nappa Leather Upholstery
§ Memory Seats

Stand Alone Options
§ Metallic Paint
§ Tele Aid
§ 6-Disc CD Changer (n/a with Multimedia Package)

Carbon Fiber Trim (H73) will not be available at launch. Customers can choose from Aluminum (739), Burl Walnut (731), or Black Birdseye Maple
(732) Trim with any exterior paint selection.

The 19" AMG wheels will not be offered in the US market.

KEYLESS GO will not be offered in the US market.

PARKTRONIC will not be offered in the US market.

The P30 AMG Performance Package will not be available at launch.

MBTex

I am enjoying it very much. Once it finally arrived the dealer was very easy to work with and we had a deal in about 5 minutes (the fact that I wasn't too greedy on the price probably didn't hurt).

Anyway, they could have sold the car at MSRP, but I told them that this could be the first of many MB's for me if I like it. So far so good, I will buy from my sales rep again the next time I'm in the MB market.

I'm not sold on the CLS, seems to drive like a big boat. When I was younger I wanted a CLK, but I think the soon to come kiddo's have me thinking sedan nowadays and the wife thinking SUV. So it's C, E or S for me and ML, GL, G for her.

Of course, the C350 could fall apart on me in the next year at which point it is back to the Acura or the Infiniti.

Txhurdle

Have faith. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you on the redesigns of the E & CLK, and wish you many years of enjoyment.

shaunpaulinc

i started quite topic that was totally off topic, lol and even wrong
lol

MBTex

Thanks. It'll either be C AMG or the new E depending on the E redesign.

chilledbenz

Pictures of the new E look amazing! If your considering an E it would pay to wait for the redesign.

MBTex

I'm in no rush. Enjoying my new C350.

I'll probably be in the market again in MY2011...a year or 2 after the release.

EDIT: I just checked out a pic of the new E and it does look very nice. Gotto say I think I'm leaning that way as of now, I don't really care about having an AMG and would rather have the larger sedan. We'll see in a few years though.