You're seriously thinking of buying a Mercedes-Benz product. Great, we're delighted. Your next vehicle from Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. will provide you a total ownership experience that perfectly compliments the expectations of Canadian drivers.

The information provided below explains the many advantages of purchasing or leasing an equipped-for-Canada Mercedes-Benz, smart or AMG vehicle from an authorized Canadian Mercedes-Benz dealer.

The Canadian market is different. Some vehicle types and engines such as the B-Class, C250, C250 4MATIC, C350 4MATIC, and S450 4MATIC are unique to the Canadian market.

When establishing equipment levels for the Canadian market, Mercedes-Benz Canada chooses standard features and equipment that are best suited to meet the challenge of Canada's wide-ranging environmental and driving conditions in addition to the needs of Canadian customers.

If you are comparing vehicles from other markets, like the United States, please bear in mind this critical component as in many cases, equipped-for-Canada cars are higher equipped than those in the U.S.A. Therefore, a simple Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)* comparison is inaccurate at best and only represents part of the entire picture.

There are also market specific equipment differences. Depending on the model, Canadian and U.S. vehicles can differ considerably in terms of specifications. Unlike U.S. vehicles, equipped-for-Canada vehicles may include any of the following features in terms of specification or standard equipment:

Whether new or pre-owned, buying an equipped-for-Canada vehicle comes with added benefits.

When customers purchase or lease an equipped-for-Canada Mercedes-Benz, smart, or AMG vehicle, they also benefit from the support and service that only Mercedes-Benz Canada and its authorized Mercedes-Benz/smart dealer network can provide.

Mercedes-Benz Financial offers very attractive lease and finance rates in addition to loyalty programs. New vehicle promotions, programs, and incentives offered by Mercedes-Benz Canada and Mercedes-Benz Financial in Canada are only available on equipped-for-Canada Mercedes-Benz and smart vehicles purchased from an authorized Canadian Mercedes-Benz/smart dealer.

These include:

A U.S. vehicle is entitled to the standard 4 years/80,000 km warranty, 8 years/130,000 km emission warranty and an adjustment period of 1 year/20,000 km, once the vehicle has been modified to meet Canadian specifications at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer in Canada. Requirements vary by model and may include the installation of day time running lights and changing instrumentation, gear shift selector and certain comfort features. This process can add up financially and take an extended time to complete. After modifications have been carried out, the vehicle must be inspected by a representative of Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. for which a service fee of $500 applies.

Equipped-for-Canada vehicles have the following coverage not available to U.S. imports:

Additionally, there are service implications regarding imported vehicles. The Canadian dealer organization is trained and equipped to service equipped-for-Canada vehicles. While the Canadian dealer organization provides warranty and other services for U.S. vehicles "visiting" Canada, the organization is not set up to provide such services for U.S. vehicles "resident" in Canada. For example, U.S. only parts in U.S. vehicles are not stocked in Canada.

Mercedes-Benz Canada's dealer network is solid, trustworthy and reliable. Our authorized retailers and service centres are guided by rigorous and exacting standards. Mercedes-Benz Canada works very closely with its dealers to ensure that customers have the highest level of confidence, trust and peace of mind when buying or leasing a Mercedes-Benz or smart product.

For the dealer, a sale to a local customer is the beginning of a long-term, loyal relationship; for the customer, buying the car locally means a superior ownership experience. Customers are encouraged to buy their car where they intend to service it, as they will benefit from local dealers' expertise on Canadian-equipped cars and knowledge of Canadian support programs.

While it is ultimately the dealer's decision, there is no certainty that dealers will accept U.S. vehicles as trade-ins. If a dealer refuses to take a U.S. import on trade, trade-in tax credit cannot be claimed on any subsequent purchase.

All of Mercedes-Benz Canada's programs and measures (vehicle specifications, equipment levels, options, residual values, warranties, goodwill, service conveniences, etc.) are based on the particularities of the Canadian market environment and have been designed specifically for the protection, comfort, and convenience of the Canadian customer.

We trust that these points will convince you to buy Canadian. We encourage you to visit one of the 54 authorized Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Canada. A sales consultant will be happy to spend the necessary time to show you in more details the significant benefits of buying locally.

Mercedes-Benz is dedicated to delivering the best ownership experience in the automotive luxury segment.