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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: $39,940

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $14,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,200

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $13,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,650 $38,000 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $27,575 $35,340 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Xenon HID headlights 790 790      
Power driver seat 600        
Entertainment Package 1,460 1,460      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 710 710 710
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820      
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 1,200 1,200 1,200
Heated front seats 680 680      
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765      
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500      
Lighting Package     1,010 1,010 1,010
Heating Package     980 980  
Premium II Package     3,995 3,995 1,410
CD changer, remote     450 450 450
Automatic climate control, front     720 720 720
Xenon HID headlights 735 735      
Power driver seat 558        
Entertainment Package 1,358 1,358      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 659 659 659
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763      
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 1,116 1,116 1,116
Heated front seats 633 633      
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711      
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395      
Lighting Package     939 939 939
Heating Package     911 911  
Premium II Package     3,715 3,715 1,311
CD changer, remote     418 418 418
Automatic climate control, front     670 670 670
Options (change) 9,515 8,915 9,065 9,065 5,500
Options (change) 8,850 8,292 8,428 8,428 5,113
Destination 775 775 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $39,940 $47,690 $54,090 $59,390 $70,875
Total Invoice $37,200 $44,407 $50,363 $55,291 $66,064

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,324
Model Year20072007200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine201hp V6268hp V6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$39,940$47,690$54,090$59,390$70,875
Adjustments for Features0-300-7,345-8,395-8,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,940$47,390$46,745$50,995$62,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,450$0$4,250$15,485
Total Invoice$37,200$44,407$50,363$55,291$66,064
Adjustments for Features0-279-6,839-7,816-8,058
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,200$44,128$43,524$47,475$58,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,928$0$3,951$14,482

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

Model Year20072007200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,375$1,675$8,720$9,770$10,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$7,345$8,395$8,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-6,839-7,816-8,058

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

Model Year20072008
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 Weight3,406 lb.3,210 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 C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested159053%
Total Not Requested140047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested159053%
Total Not Requested140047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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