charliemike

I don't quite understand Mercedes Benz's pricing model for the new C-Class.

A loaded C300 4Matic is about the same price as a C400 4Matic missing a couple of things like air suspension but otherwise loaded. They're both about $56k.

It's amazing how close they are in price if you check all the options boxes. It's almost as if they're encouraging people to just step up to the C400 unless they're buying a stripper C300. I don't know why though.

VR1

56k for a C300? Wtf?

charliemike

Yup. Sport, Navigation, Lighting, Leather, Premium, and Driver's Assistance packages comes to like $56K.

The only one I'd probably not get is the BLIS package. That's about $53,500. The C400 is $56K so I would definitely pay the extra money for it.

But if you put the two cars side by side with the same options, they're within $1000 of each other in price.

Aman

I wonder if the lease deals are as similar.

srika

ahahahhaahh this is awesome

charliemike

The white gloves make it legit science.

Yumcha

srika

I didn't even know Volvo makes a V8 model lol #outoftheloop

Yumcha

Dooooo it.

Aman

That S80

TylerT

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That last tire made the video totally worth it, sound effects were very dramatic

JS + XES

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The sound effects definitely gave the epic vibe.

charliemike

LOL. Dude, I don't have $56k to spend on a car and I wouldn't buy a sedan if I did

srika

This.

Yumcha

Well pfft sedans are a necessity with you're hauling family and/or etc.

But, I get you.



All cars I'm looking at to-date are sedans. 5-Series, Gran Coupes, A7...etc.

charliemike

I had to cram in the back of a 70s VW Beetle as a kid. They're flexible

Majofo

srika

Yumcha

So, it's almost like being crammed in the back of a Porsche 911!



"No, you don't need legs, kid."

srika

I've said it before and I'll say it again, I learned stick on a '74 Beetle.

oonowindoo

what you trying say?

JS + XES

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Just saw this in Pasadena.

Looks sweet in person!

srika

damn that thing looks wild. its got FT1 influence!

oonowindoo

That is the production version? Moms are gonna think they look too aggressive.

Majofo

The hell is it..

Asian mom wagon?

CLtotheTL32

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I like it

That turbocharged motor should be replacing the pathetic V6 in the IS250

oonowindoo

i like it too. But too bad the type of drivers of that car will ruin that car for me.

charliemike

I'd want a coupe

CLtotheTL32

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You spelled wagon wrong

charliemike

I'm assuming the C63 and RS4 wagons are much more than $56K

CLtotheTL32

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Touche. But they are SO worth it

Aman

I'm starting to really like how dramatic the new Lexuses (Lexii?) are looking.

Yumcha

I like it on the IS and the RC...but, the SUVs generally look meh to horrible to me.

Aman

The ones with the hourglass grill grafted onto existing models look pretty bad, I think. But the NX looks a lot more cohesive. Might be better with a slightly bigger wheel/tire package.

charliemike

I was pretty disappointed that the Audi Q3 came to the states on the almost 10-year old Tiguan platform instead of the MQB. It's still a good looking small SUV and loaded it's "only" $40K.

I think the NX is going to have some tough competition with the Q3, X3, MKC, and GLA.

oonowindoo

and RDX? for once it is actually competitive.

charliemike

I don't take anything from Acura seriously at this point. Other than the MDX but the newest one with the spider eyes is not my favorite anymore.

ttribe

Says the guy with the Infiniti FX.

Costco

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