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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,255

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $91,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,043

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $85,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelC-ClassSLSL
TrimC55AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $54,450 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $50,639 $140,756 $204,461
Xenon HID headlights 790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690    
Wood trim 775 0 0
Satellite radio 500    
Bluetooth cell phone link 765    
Navigation system 2,210    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   1,500  
Xenon HID headlights 735    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642    
Wood trim 721 0 0
Satellite radio 465    
Bluetooth cell phone link 711    
Navigation system 2,055    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   1,395  
Options (change) 5,730 1,500 0
Options (change) 5,329 1,395 0
Destination 775 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0 1,300
Total Price $62,255 $153,775 $222,075
Total Invoice $58,043 $143,076 $206,686

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,099
Model Year200620172017
ModelC-ClassSLSL
TrimC55AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine362hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT5T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$62,255$153,775$222,075
Adjustments for Features0-20,350-24,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,255$133,425$197,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$64,200
Total Invoice$58,043$143,076$206,686
Adjustments for Features0-18,934-22,756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,043$124,142$183,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$59,788

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year200620172017
ModelC-ClassSLSL
TrimC55AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Wind blocker, power small $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0
Heated washer fluid system $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000$1000
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,315$24,665$28,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$20,350$24,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-18,934-22,756

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062017
ModelC-ClassSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.9 in101.7 in
Length178.4 in182.3 in
Width68.0 in73.9 in
Height55.6 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.213.5 ft3

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