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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: $80,855

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $64,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,266

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $59,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelC-ClassSL
TrimAMG C63SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $73,500 $140,440
Base Invoice $68,355 $130,609
Multimedia Package 2,100  
AMG Leather Package 2,590  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,000
Wood trim   0
Multimedia Package 1,953  
AMG Leather Package 2,409  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   930
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 6,360 1,000
Options (change) 5,916 930
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $80,855 $144,915
Total Invoice $75,266 $135,014

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,950
Model Year20182012
ModelC-ClassSL
TrimAMG C63SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine469hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$80,855$144,915
Adjustments for Features0-5,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,855$139,765
Total Invoice$75,266$135,014
Adjustments for Features0-4,798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,266$130,216

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

Model Year20182012
ModelC-ClassSL
TrimAMG C63SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Wind blocker$300 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
No leather in second row $-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$12,000$17,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,798

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

Model Year20182012
ModelC-ClassSL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.8 in100.8 in
Length184.5 in180.4 in
Width71.3 in71.5 in
Height55.5 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,201 lb.4,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.810.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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