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As others are noting here - anyone looking for a C400 4M, would be better off waiting for the new 2016 E400. New straight six engine, hooded nav/radio screen like the S class instead of the stuck on iPad look, 4G head unit instead of 3G, more interior room, probably will include the 9G transmission, etc. A way better deal if you are going to be in the 60s anyway for a loaded C400 4M.
the E you are describing will probably start at 55k.
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Since the C400 comes std with the sport package and the premium 1 package, that together takes up 5K and change. I guess the turbo 6 is "worth" 3K, that is the price difference between the current C250 and the C350.
Having said that, Mercedes should NOT have created a sport package ala S class to get the more aggressive front and rear bumpers. The current package on the W204 is great where having sport appearance is a free option and you can add the wheels etc you want as an accessory. I know that the sport package now adds even more sport touches, but not sure if its worth that money.
Oh and don't get me started that the destination change went up even though they are now shipping from alabama instead of germany/SA
Having said that, Mercedes should NOT have created a sport package ala S class to get the more aggressive front and rear bumpers. The current package on the W204 is great where having sport appearance is a free option and you can add the wheels etc you want as an accessory. I know that the sport package now adds even more sport touches, but not sure if its worth that money.
Oh and don't get me started that the destination change went up even though they are now shipping from alabama instead of germany/SA
are you talking about the AMG body kit? because if so, that is a $2500 dollar option and it is NOT standard on the c400. as far as i can tell, the only thing that comes standard is the premium package which is $2700
40,400 + 2700 = 43,100 ....so MB is basically asking for over 5k for the upraded engine. the $2500 dollar amg sport kit is not standard. add that to a c400 and you are already at 52k without adding any interior options yet.
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what is this "sport" package you are talking about?
are you talking about the AMG body kit? because if so, that is a $2500 dollar option and it is NOT standard on the c400. as far as i can tell, the only thing that comes standard is the premium package which is $2700
40,400 + 2700 = 43,100 ....so MB is basically asking for over 5k for the upraded engine. the $2500 dollar amg sport kit is not standard. add that to a c400 and you are already at 52k without adding any interior options yet.
are you talking about the AMG body kit? because if so, that is a $2500 dollar option and it is NOT standard on the c400. as far as i can tell, the only thing that comes standard is the premium package which is $2700
40,400 + 2700 = 43,100 ....so MB is basically asking for over 5k for the upraded engine. the $2500 dollar amg sport kit is not standard. add that to a c400 and you are already at 52k without adding any interior options yet.
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Looks like C400 4Matic pricing came in at $2500 more than my original estimate of $47000.
After seeing its performance here: 2015 Mercedes C400 0-60 MPH Test - Bi-Turbo 3.0 Liter V6 4MATIC AWD - YouTube I can't say I'm too surprised.
It's now a true rival to the 335's and the S4's. And it's got a much nicer interior and more standard equipment to boot.
After seeing its performance here: 2015 Mercedes C400 0-60 MPH Test - Bi-Turbo 3.0 Liter V6 4MATIC AWD - YouTube I can't say I'm too surprised.
It's now a true rival to the 335's and the S4's. And it's got a much nicer interior and more standard equipment to boot.
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I don't really understand why you all complaining about the c400 price. It seems pretty reasonable to me. Leather should have been standard. Considering that it's technically only about $3000 above the C300, I'd say that's a great deal.
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can you post a link or source to where you got this information from? im looking at the order guide now and it doesnt say anything about the $2500 amg sport kit being standard on a c400.
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A $60K+ C class? No way. You are starting to get up to A7 pricing for a few thousand more. What this price tells me is that Mercedes wants the C to be a 4 cylinder turbo car, because at the price for the V6 they are pushing you into the E.
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Those items will be standard in the new 2016 E - engine, transmission, 4G connectivity, in dash screen. You won't be optioning up to get those items. The new engine and the 9G will eventually get to the C400 as well. Sure, the full leather and driver assistance, etc, will be added cost options, but its still an E class, has more interior room, etc. Just seems like a better value proposition overall.
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Personally, I think it is too expensive as a whole, but then again how many people would order a c300 with the sport and premium when they can get the v6 biturbo for just $3k more? I also don't understand why sport is required on a c400. I am sure that there are plenty of people that would prefer the bigger engine with the luxury package. Plus the interior options are very limited - forcing people to get leather if they don't want black (plus no beige even with leather, never saw that before). The way that MB has been pushing MBTex in the past this is new, and odd.
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Personally, I think it is too expensive as a whole, but then again how many people would order a c300 with the sport and premium when they can get the v6 biturbo for just $3k more? I also don't understand why sport is required on a c400. I am sure that there are plenty of people that would prefer the bigger engine with the luxury package. Plus the interior options are very limited - forcing people to get leather if they don't want black (plus no beige even with leather, never saw that before). The way that MB has been pushing MBTex in the past this is new, and odd.
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Personally, I think it is too expensive as a whole, but then again how many people would order a c300 with the sport and premium when they can get the v6 biturbo for just $3k more? I also don't understand why sport is required on a c400. I am sure that there are plenty of people that would prefer the bigger engine with the luxury package. Plus the interior options are very limited - forcing people to get leather if they don't want black (plus no beige even with leather, never saw that before). The way that MB has been pushing MBTex in the past this is new, and odd.
thats interesting, ive never seen that before
over here on this page it doesnt say anything about the sport package being standard. it just says that it costs $2500
http://www.benzreport.com/2015-c-class-order-guide/
if it is indeed standard, then that makes the deal a little bit sweeter ($2500 is a large decrease). If i was to remove some other options like multimedia and parktronic it will knock 6k off the price. I was going to cancel my order but may be able to pull it off.
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My options are hefty as I got basically everything except rear side airbags. I even got the Diamond White Metallic. So mine is going to come in at $64k MSRP, ouch. Oh well I guess I could sleep in it if I needed to lol.
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do you plan on leasing? if so, how much are you expecting to pay monthly?
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As others are noting here - anyone looking for a C400 4M, would be better off waiting for the new 2016 E400. New straight six engine, hooded nav/radio screen like the S class instead of the stuck on iPad look, 4G head unit instead of 3G, more interior room, probably will include the 9G transmission, etc. A way better deal if you are going to be in the 60s anyway for a loaded C400 4M.
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A E350 with 4matic will start in the mid 50's and run into the mid 60's with a few options. The E400 is replacing the E550, so with 4matic, it's likely to start in the low to mid 60's and easily run into the mid to upper 70's with a few options. So there's still a good 10k to 15k difference from a optioned up C400 vs an optioned up E400.
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A E350 with 4matic will start in the mid 50's and run into the mid 60's with a few options. The E400 is replacing the E550, so with 4matic, it's likely to start in the low to mid 60's and easily run into the mid to upper 70's with a few options. So there's still a good 10k to 15k difference from a optioned up C400 vs an optioned up E400.
On top of this, people are still getting about $10k off on e350s right now. Nicely optioned with P1 lane tracking and keyless go you are looking at about $50k. MB blurred things a bit with their discounts so MSRP is pretty much meaningless at the moment. From this, a new C with small if any discounts makes for a pretty confusing marketplace. If the discounts continue on the E's Mercedes is expecting to get more for similarly equipped C350's (edit: meant C400s here) than E350s. Maybe that is reasonable, I don't know but it sure seems odd to me.
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I for one will be in a c400 or c450 by beginning of next year with a tune.
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The $10k discount on E350's will likely go away once the W213 E comes out, at least during the first few months/year. I think the base price of the E will go up a few thousand and the difference between a C400 vs E400 when equally equipped will still likely be in the $10k to $15k range.
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The $10k discount on E350's will likely go away once the W213 E comes out, at least during the first few months/year. I think the base price of the E will go up a few thousand and the difference between a C400 vs E400 when equally equipped will still likely be in the $10k to $15k range.
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Not sure I agree with you on the starting price of the E400s. Sure the E550 went away in the US and the E400 is new; but we are talking about a 6 cylinder, not an 8 (and a smaller one than what is in the E350). Frankly, I have no Idea why both the E350 and E400 would be sold at the same time in the first place, but that appears to be their plan. Having said that, I really have no idea what they plan to charge for the E400, but I would be surprised if they price themselves out of the market when the 535i (with a very similar power train) is starting at $55k.
On top of this, people are still getting about $10k off on e350s right now. Nicely optioned with P1 lane tracking and keyless go you are looking at about $50k. MB blurred things a bit with their discounts so MSRP is pretty much meaningless at the moment. From this, a new C with small if any discounts makes for a pretty confusing marketplace. If the discounts continue on the E's Mercedes is expecting to get more for similarly equipped C350's (edit: meant C400s here) than E350s. Maybe that is reasonable, I don't know but it sure seems odd to me.
On top of this, people are still getting about $10k off on e350s right now. Nicely optioned with P1 lane tracking and keyless go you are looking at about $50k. MB blurred things a bit with their discounts so MSRP is pretty much meaningless at the moment. From this, a new C with small if any discounts makes for a pretty confusing marketplace. If the discounts continue on the E's Mercedes is expecting to get more for similarly equipped C350's (edit: meant C400s here) than E350s. Maybe that is reasonable, I don't know but it sure seems odd to me.
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Thank you. Digitaltrends magazine also states that the E400 would have more horsepower than the c400. They also mention a higher output version so they may receive an e450 or something like that. With the E class now adding the 4cly engine for the states, do you really think the e400 would be only a few thousands away from the c400? LMAO.
http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/ne...rward/#!bq88JR
I for one will be in a c400 or c450 by beginning of next year with a tune.
http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/ne...rward/#!bq88JR
I for one will be in a c400 or c450 by beginning of next year with a tune.
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I think MBUSA is going to be surprised at how few of their buyers want a 4 cylinder E class. The E550 never sold well, E segment buyers are conditioned to seeing the E as a 6 cylinder car - the E400 will be the "standard" E to most buyers, with the 4 cylinder E being seen as the "stripper" model. So if they go crazy and price the E400 too up market, overall E sales are going to take a big hit.
You're going to have 2 types of people buying the 4 cylinder E:
- Those who are buying the car for the badge, but a C is too small. These are the people who are going to lease the stripper cars.
- Those like myself who find anything more than 4 cylinders in a passenger car to be excessive, and who will option the car like they want and then buy it.
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I currently have a fully loaded 2013 c350 with Amg Sport plus package and sticker price was $55,000 a year ago.
For 2015, c400 (c350) gets you a twin turbo v6, bigger car and way better interior than anything in it's class. You also get standard 4matic. That's still a good deal considering all the car you are getting.
For 2015, c400 (c350) gets you a twin turbo v6, bigger car and way better interior than anything in it's class. You also get standard 4matic. That's still a good deal considering all the car you are getting.
Most early w204 C350 buyers were also looking at the 335i and 335i were more expensive MSRP wise than the C350's, now that the C400 is more in line with 335xi prices, the value to them aren't completely there.
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Since the C400 comes std with the sport package and the premium 1 package, that together takes up 5K and change. I guess the turbo 6 is "worth" 3K, that is the price difference between the current C250 and the C350.
Having said that, Mercedes should NOT have created a sport package ala S class to get the more aggressive front and rear bumpers. The current package on the W204 is great where having sport appearance is a free option and you can add the wheels etc you want as an accessory. I know that the sport package now adds even more sport touches, but not sure if its worth that money.
Oh and don't get me started that the destination change went up even though they are now shipping from alabama instead of germany/SA
Having said that, Mercedes should NOT have created a sport package ala S class to get the more aggressive front and rear bumpers. The current package on the W204 is great where having sport appearance is a free option and you can add the wheels etc you want as an accessory. I know that the sport package now adds even more sport touches, but not sure if its worth that money.
Oh and don't get me started that the destination change went up even though they are now shipping from alabama instead of germany/SA
a twin turbo v-6 is pretty mean and nimble, plus not a complete gas guzzler.
oh well, in a couple of years, a CPO c400 might look extremely enticing.
the ONLY thing wrong with every single model is a back up camera is not standard. I just think that's crazy. there's so many cars nowadays that a rear view camera is standard. it's like it's almost a safety feature that shouldn't even be thought about...it should just come with it. a step in the right direction is at least offering it stand alone and not bundled into a $2000+ package.
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