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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: $71,060

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $120,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,293

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $111,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelC-ClassSL
TrimC63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $58,200 $187,200
Base Invoice $54,126 $174,096
Multimedia Package 3,350  
AMG Leather Package 3,030  
Lighting Package 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Proximity key 1,140  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Wood trim 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Multimedia Package 3,115  
AMG Leather Package 2,818  
Lighting Package 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Proximity key 1,060  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Wood trim 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Options (change) 9,885 510
Options (change) 9,192 474
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 2,600
Total Price $71,060 $191,185
Total Invoice $66,293 $178,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $110,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $102,453
Model Year20112008
ModelC-ClassSL
TrimC63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine451hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG11/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$71,060$191,185
Adjustments for Features0-9,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,060$181,200
Total Invoice$66,293$178,045
Adjustments for Features0-9,299
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,293$168,746

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

Model Year20112008
ModelC-ClassSL
TrimC63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Total Value of Features$4,515$14,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,299

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

Model Year20112008
ModelC-ClassSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.7 in100.8 in
Length182.3 in178.5 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height56.3 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.4,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.410.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested51531%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested2600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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