Cost of Leather vs Cloth

[oddjob9]

Hi everyone

About to buy a 2nd hand E class and would be interested to know if I'm getting a good deal based on the upholstery. In terms of spec, I have 2 very similar models to look at. Almost identical mileage, same year, same engine, same transmission etc. Differences in modifications, e.g. one has DVD/Sat Nav/multi CD changer, the other has Parktronic sensors, so there are swings and roundabouts. The main difference is the upholstery. One is leather, and the other is Artico/Liverpool fabric. Is it realistic for that to represent a £1500 difference in used sale price?

Would be really interested to know whether the leather used on an E Class Merc could command an even greater value - as this would help me determine whether I'm getting a good deal on the one WITH the leather, or whether I should be paying a lot less for the one without it.

Thanks!!

[richarda0109]

Hi

You dont say how old the vehicles are - model numbers would be useful.
If it was me and the models were fairly recent then I would go with the one which has Command and Artico. It is fairly unusual to see full genuine leather on recent cars like the W212 E class. I dont think when it comes to resale it is as important as Command.

Rgds
Richard

[oddjob9]

Thanks for you reply. We're talking about a 2007 model. E220 CDI Avant Garde. Leather one is coming up £1500 more than Fabric. Gut feeling is the difference in price is justified by the leather and DVD/Sat Nav etc., compared to fabric and Parktronic option on lower price vehicle - and seller of lower price vehicle didn't struggle to drop original price from £9k to £8k, leaving £1.5 difference. I'm thinking I've made the right decision to go for the more expensive one but would appreciate other comments. Thanks!

[PositronicRay]

I quite like cloth, I find it more comfortable.

[Charliesum]

Parking sensors don't cost much to fit aftermarket if you want them, maybe able to put a rear camera thru the nav unit cheaply too

[55palfers]

COMAND every time.