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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: $79,725

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $112,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,326

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $104,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelC-ClassSL
TrimC63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $61,430 $187,200
Base Invoice $57,130 $174,096
Multimedia Package 2,790  
AMG Development Package 6,050  
AMG Leather Package 2,590  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 1,130
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Proximity key 650  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Wood trim 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Multimedia Package 2,595  
AMG Development Package 5,627  
AMG Leather Package 2,409  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 1,051
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Proximity key 605  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Wood trim 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Options (change) 15,720 1,640
Options (change) 14,621 1,525
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,700 2,600
Total Price $79,725 $192,315
Total Invoice $74,326 $179,096

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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: $102,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95,611
Model Year20122008
ModelC-ClassSL
TrimC63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine481hp 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$79,725$192,315
Adjustments for Features0-9,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,725$182,480
Total Invoice$74,326$179,096
Adjustments for Features0-9,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,326$169,937

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

Model Year20122008
ModelC-ClassSL
TrimC63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power trunk closer $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
No leather in second row $-300
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,540$15,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,159

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SL features.

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

Model Year20122008
ModelC-ClassSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.7 in100.8 in
Length180.7 in178.5 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height54.8 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.4,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		11.7 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.710.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SL specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
AMG Development Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel150Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
481 hp@6800
443 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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