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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: $47,690

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $57,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,407

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $53,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSLSLSL
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,000 $38,600 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $35,340 $35,898 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Xenon HID headlights 790 790      
Entertainment Package 1,460 1,460      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690      
Navigation system 2,210 2,210      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820      
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765      
Heated front seats 680 680      
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500      
Wood trim       0 0
Xenon HID headlights 735 735      
Entertainment Package 1,358 1,358      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642      
Navigation system 2,055 2,055      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763      
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711      
Heated front seats 633 633      
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395      
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 8,915 8,915 0 0 0
Options (change) 8,292 8,292 0 0 0
Destination 775 775 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $47,690 $48,290 $104,775 $142,525 $202,225
Total Invoice $44,407 $44,965 $97,593 $132,791 $188,313

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,226
Model Year20072007201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSLSLSL
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$47,690$48,290$104,775$142,525$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-14,540-15,240-16,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,690$47,065$90,235$127,285$185,535
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$0$37,050$95,300
Total Invoice$44,407$44,965$97,593$132,791$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-13,543-14,199-15,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,407$43,824$84,050$118,592$172,771
Cost Above Minimum$583$0$0$34,542$88,721

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

Model Year20072007201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSLSLSL
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key    $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50   
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,675$2,900$16,215$16,915$18,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$14,540$15,240$16,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-13,543-14,199-15,542

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

Model Year20072011
ModelC-ClassSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.9 in100.8 in
Length178.4 in180.4 in
Width68.0 in71.5 in
Height55.6 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in53.9 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.210.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

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