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    • 24,841 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use
    • 4cyl automatic
    • Gravity Autos Jacksonville (262 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
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    Located in Jacksonville, FL / 262 miles away from Columbia, SC

    $8,000 IN UPGRADES, KEYLESS GO! AMG PACKAGE, STORAGE SPACE PACKAGE, HEATED FRONT SEATS, BLIND SPOT ASSISTANCE, CABRIO COMFORT PACKAGE, POWER FOLDING M...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: Yes

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    24 Combined MPG (21 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WDDWK8DB3LF956191
    Stock: 956191
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 12-26-2024

  • $28,950
    great price
    $2,242 below market
    • 60,295 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 6cyl automatic
    • Triad Imports (151 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Upgraded Headlights
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    Located in Greensboro, NC / 151 miles away from Columbia, SC

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    22 Combined MPG (19 City/26 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WDDWK6EB1JF612052
    Stock: 612052
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • $11,489
    good price
    $2,318 below market
    • 100,741 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
    • 25 City / 34 Hwy MPG
    • VIP Auto Enterprise (383 mi away)
    • Bluetooth
    • Power Driver Seat
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • USB Inputs
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
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    Located in Orlando, FL / 383 miles away from Columbia, SC

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (25 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 55SWF4JB8GU149301
    Stock: 149301
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

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    • 113,587 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
    • 25 City / 34 Hwy MPG
    • Driveway (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in San Antonio, TX / 1,087 miles away from Columbia, SC

    CarFax No Accidents Reported,Rare Find,Bluetooth,Brake Assist,Keyless Start,Turbo/Supercharged,4 Cylinder Engine,4-Wheel Disc Brakes,7-Speed A/T,A/C,A...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (25 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 55SWF4JBXGU150143
    Stock: GU150143A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

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    $13,990
    great price
    $2,554 below market
    • 65,056 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • 2020 Auto (430 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Power Driver Seat
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in Clearwater, FL / 430 miles away from Columbia, SC

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 55SWF4JB1JU265060
    Stock: 265060
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-20-2025

  • $14,375
    good price
    $2,074 below market
    • 78,202 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
    • 25 City / 34 Hwy MPG
    • Vehicles Nashville LLC (350 mi away)
    • Bluetooth
    • Power Driver Seat
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    • USB Inputs
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
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    Located in Nashville, TN / 350 miles away from Columbia, SC

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (25 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 55SWF4JB4GU170095
    Stock: 26190
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-13-2025

  • $14,995
    good price
    $2,204 below market
    • 92,164 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 23 City / 32 Hwy MPG
    • Etna Auto Sales (415 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in Etna, OH / 415 miles away from Columbia, SC

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    26 Combined MPG (23 City/32 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WDDWF4KB3JR317045
    Stock: 317045
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 03-08-2025

  • $16,883
    good price
    $2,277 below market
    • 108,072 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 21 City / 29 Hwy MPG
    • Baltimore Auto Group (437 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
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    Located in Baltimore, MD / 437 miles away from Columbia, SC

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    24 Combined MPG (21 City/29 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 55SWF6EBXGU123515
    Stock: GU123515
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • $46,995
    good price
    $3,636 below market
    • 57,517 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
    • 18 City / 27 Hwy MPG
    • Kargar Motors (379 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Manassas, VA / 379 miles away from Columbia, SC

    BATMAN SPEC C63S AMG FOR SALE VERY FAST AND SMOOTH BUYING A CAR HAS NEVER BEEN THIS EASY.We specialize in 100% GUARANTEED APPROVAL. BAD CREDIT, NO CRE...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    21 Combined MPG (18 City/27 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 55SWF8HB8LU331281
    Stock: KMM11854
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • Price Drop
    $16,500
    good price
    $2,800 below market
    • 33,590 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, rental vehicle
    • 24 City / 31 Hwy MPG
    • KDK Auto Broker (495 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Brunswick, OH / 495 miles away from Columbia, SC

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/31 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 55SWF4KB0GU159366
    Stock: KJ7444
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-28-2025

  • Price Drop
    $40,989
    good price
    $3,571 below market
    • 49,606 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 18 City / 24 Hwy MPG
    • FC Auto Sales & Service (394 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in Falls Church, VA / 394 miles away from Columbia, SC

    Non Smoker, Freshly Detailed, Fresh Oil Change & VA State Inspection, Local Trade, Clean carfax, 19" AMG Twin 5-Spoke Wheels, Alloy wheels, Driver Ass...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    20 Combined MPG (18 City/24 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 55SWF8HB9JU246771
    Stock: 7964
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 09-14-2024

  • $7,800
    good price
    $1,920 below market
    • 102,384 miles
    • 1 accident, 3 owners, personal use
    • 22 City / 31 Hwy MPG
    • VENE-AUTO (431 mi away)
    • Bluetooth
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Power Driver Seat
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in Tampa, FL / 431 miles away from Columbia, SC

    Introducing the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sdn C 250 Sport RWD Automatic, a luxurious and powerful sedan that will take your driving experience to...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    25 Combined MPG (22 City/31 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WDDGF4HB5EA967107
    Stock: 967107
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-02-2025

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    $13,999
    good price
    $2,542 below market
    • 85,612 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use
    • 25 City / 34 Hwy MPG
    • Mercedes-Benz of South Orlando (388 mi away)
    • Bluetooth
    • Power Driver Seat
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
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    Located in Orlando, FL / 388 miles away from Columbia, SC

    Polar White WE DELIVER TO YOUR HOME OR OFFICE. Adaptive Highbeam Assist, Alloy wheels, Ambient Lighting, Artico Instrument Cluster, Blind Spot Assist,...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (25 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 55SWF4JB3GU150050
    Stock: P010680A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-28-2025

  • Price Drop
    $13,489
    good price
    $1,686 below market
    • 94,918 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
    • 24 City / 31 Hwy MPG
    • #1 Cochran Honda South Hills (430 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in McMurray, PA / 430 miles away from Columbia, SC

    Steel Gray Metallic exterior and Crystal Gray interior. Onboard Communications System, CD Player, iPod/MP3 Input, Turbo, Alloy Wheels, Full-Time 4MATI...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/31 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 55SWF4KB7GU126414
    Stock: 8803216
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-02-2025

  • $12,999
    good price
    $2,312 below market
    • 88,649 miles
    • 1 accident, 3 owners, personal use
    • 24 City / 31 Hwy MPG
    • Gwinnett Luxury Motors (168 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Buford, GA / 168 miles away from Columbia, SC

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/31 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 55SWF4KBXGU114547
    Stock: 114547
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-22-2025

  • $21,998
    fair price
    $908 below market
    • 64,366 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
    • 4cyl automatic
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from CA to SC*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in Murrieta, CA / 2,065 miles away from Columbia, SC

    CarMax values transparency and wants you to love your next car, not settle on it. Certain vehicles may have unrepaired safety recalls. Check nhtsa.gov...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    25 Combined MPG (22 City/30 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WDDWJ4JB5JF640773
    Stock: 27432921
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • $16,990
    good price
    $1,619 below market
    • 65,323 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Whipple Auto Sales (171 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in Raleigh, NC / 171 miles away from Columbia, SC

    JUST ARRIVED, CLEAN CARFAX, SOUTHERN OWNED, 2018 MERCEDES C300 2.0T 9A RWD! VERY CLEAN INSIDE AND OUT! LISTED PRICE IS CASH/FINANCE PRICE! (DOES NOT I...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 55SWF4JB2JU273507
    Stock: D273507
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-13-2025

  • $15,494
    good price
    $1,832 below market
    • 82,200 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
    • 24 City / 31 Hwy MPG
    • Bob Hook Chevrolet (382 mi away)
    • AWD/4WD
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
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    Located in Louisville, KY / 382 miles away from Columbia, SC

    New Price! CARFAX One-Owner. Clean CARFAX. Palladium Silver Metallic 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4MATIC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS 7-Speed Automatic 2...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/31 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 55SWF4KB2GU124294
    Stock: 250505B
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-12-2025

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    $14,289
    good price
    $1,313 below market
    • 84,570 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 25 City / 34 Hwy MPG
    • Autonomous Auto Group (199 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Upgraded Headlights
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    Located in Marietta, GA / 199 miles away from Columbia, SC

    We have multiple satellite locations where inventory is stored... please call us to set an appointment so we can ensure you have the correct location ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (25 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 55SWF4JB3GU126282
    Stock: GU126282A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-28-2025

  • Price Drop
    $10,499
    fair price
    $949 below market
    • 85,591 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use
    • 22 City / 31 Hwy MPG
    • Metri Motors (175 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
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    Located in Raleigh, NC / 175 miles away from Columbia, SC

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    25 Combined MPG (22 City/31 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WDDGF4HBXEA956166
    Stock: 956166
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • Price Drop
    $12,999
    good price
    $2,309 below market
    • 75,581 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use
    • 24 City / 31 Hwy MPG
    • Driveway (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • AWD/4WD
    • Bluetooth
    • Power Driver Seat
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • USB Inputs
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    Located in Ramsey, NJ / 611 miles away from Columbia, SC

    CarFax No Accidents Reported,Bluetooth,Brake Assist,Keyless Start,Turbo/Supercharged,4 Cylinder Engine,4-Wheel Disc Brakes,7-Speed A/T,A/C,ABS,Adjusta...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/31 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 55SWF4KB0GU168276
    Stock: B8145T
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

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Consumer Reviews for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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4 out of 5 stars

A Real Treat!

Jaymo, 01/18/2019
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7A)
C300 Coupe with Brilliant Blue on 19" wheels is a real treat! Wish they had a performance exhaust option for this 2.0 Liter turbo though (does for CLA). The interior is just perfect and despite having backseats do not fool yourself; only a child is getting back there. Burmester stereo is great and easily drowns out low road noise. The Dynamic Selection is really good, especially using … Sport + on back rural roads where the car comes alive. Very stable over high speeds....decent shifts with paddle shifters too. At times I do wish I sprung for the V6 (C43) but this 4 banger is not bad at all and keeps fuel costs down. Right now fuel (93 OCT) runs about $41 a tank and I gas up weekly (work commute).
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Used 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Columbia, SC Values

Estimated values
2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) with no options
ConditionTrade-InPrivate PartyDealer Retail
Outstanding$21,744$23,793$25,770
Clean$21,261$23,250$25,165
Average$20,458$22,344$24,156
Rough$19,413$21,167$22,845

The average list price of a used 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Columbia, South Carolina is $18,537. The average mileage on a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2020 for sale in Columbia, South Carolina is 76,803. Based on the average mileage of 76,803 for used 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class for sale in Columbia, SC and using an average vehicle condition rating, which means the vehicle may have a few mechanical and/or cosmetic problems and may require a considerable amount of reconditioning, we appraise the average trade-in value of a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2020 in Columbia, South Carolina to be $20,458.

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