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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: $61,910

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $11,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,722

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $10,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelC-ClassSLK
TrimC55SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $54,450 $67,990
Base Invoice $50,639 $63,231
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 720
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Navigation system 2,210  
CD changer, remote 430  
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,150
Automatic climate control, front   760
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 670
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Navigation system 2,055  
CD changer, remote 400  
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,000
Automatic climate control, front   707
Options (change) 5,385 4,920
Options (change) 5,008 4,577
Destination 775 905
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $61,910 $73,815
Total Invoice $57,722 $68,713

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,930
Model Year20062013
ModelC-ClassSLK
TrimC55SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine362hp V8415hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$61,910$73,815
Adjustments for Features0-7,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,910$66,230
Total Invoice$57,722$68,713
Adjustments for Features0-7,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,722$61,652

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

Model Year20062013
ModelC-ClassSLK
TrimC55SLK55 AMG
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 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Roll bar $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
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
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,025$11,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,061

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

Model Year20062013
ModelC-ClassSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.9 in95.7 in
Length178.4 in162.8 in
Width68.0 in71.5 in
Height55.6 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.3,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.210.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%

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