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

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

Lowest Total Price: $62,685

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $840

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,443

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelC-ClassSLK
TrimC55SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $54,450 $53,300
Base Invoice $50,639 $49,569
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 720
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Wood trim 775 690
Navigation system 2,210  
Satellite radio 500  
CD changer, remote 430  
Lighting Package   1,070
Multimedia Package   2,890
Premium 1 Package   2,590
Automatic climate control, front   760
Upgraded leather upholstery   630
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 670
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Wood trim 721 642
Navigation system 2,055  
Satellite radio 465  
CD changer, remote 400  
Lighting Package   995
Multimedia Package   2,688
Premium 1 Package   2,409
Automatic climate control, front   707
Upgraded leather upholstery   586
Options (change) 6,160 9,350
Options (change) 5,729 8,697
Destination 775 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $62,685 $63,525
Total Invoice $58,443 $59,141

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,013
Model Year20062011
ModelC-ClassSLK
TrimC55SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine362hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$62,685$63,525
Adjustments for Features0-5,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,685$58,465
Total Invoice$58,443$59,141
Adjustments for Features0-4,711
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,443$54,430

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

Model Year20062011
ModelC-ClassSLK
TrimC55SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,750$9,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,711

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

Model Year20062011
ModelC-ClassSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.9 in95.7 in
Length178.4 in160.7 in
Width68.0 in70.4 in
Height55.6 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.5 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.29.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested136564%
Total Not Requested77536%

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