[Guest (MBNZ)]

I went to the book store and found something confusing. In the automobile magazine the price of the car is $36K base and $43K tested (estimated) Yet in Motor Trend magazine the Base was $34K and $36K tested (estimated) Now what gets me is that they are both C-320's and the picture on the Motor Trend magazine was alot better and the article is more detailed. What do you guys think..

 

[Guest (MBNZ)]

The C230K was ~$32k, and the C280 ~$36k. I (and my dealer) would expect the new cars to be the same or less. He thinks the C240 (which is decontented vs. the C320) will be $29,990 or so. I would expect the C320 (with standard power seats w/memory, high end climate control, Bose) to keep the $36k price.<p>That would mean that most dealers would order the C320 with just the $1340 package C2 (sunroof, etc.). C240s will probably have that and the $1300 auto trans. So on the lot they will be $33.5k and $38k. Not bad. Right up against the 325i and 330i, but those cars are usually discounted.<p>Since the Sport Package is $2950, no C320 Sport should be under $40k.<p>I expect the loaded C320 Sport I ordered to come in close to $47k. That requires a lease to protect residuals.