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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: $11,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,200

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $10,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,650 $38,000 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $27,575 $35,340 $39,525 $50,964 $62,775
Power driver seat 600        
Xenon HID headlights 790 790      
Entertainment Package 1,460 1,460      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 720 720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820      
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765      
Navigation system 2,210 2,210      
Heated front seats 680 680      
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500      
Lighting Package     1,090 1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590  
Automatic climate control, front     760 760 760
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Power driver seat 558        
Xenon HID headlights 735 735      
Entertainment Package 1,358 1,358      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 670 670 670
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763      
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711      
Navigation system 2,055 2,055      
Heated front seats 633 633      
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395      
Lighting Package     1,014 1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409  
Automatic climate control, front     707 707 707
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Options (change) 9,515 8,915 8,080 7,310 4,720
Options (change) 8,850 8,292 7,516 6,800 4,391
Destination 775 775 875 875 875
Total Price $39,940 $47,690 $51,455 $62,985 $73,095
Total Invoice $37,200 $44,407 $47,916 $58,639 $68,041

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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: $3,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,954
Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine201hp V6268hp V6201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$39,940$47,690$51,455$62,985$73,095
Adjustments for Features0-300-8,335-9,485-10,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,940$47,390$43,120$53,500$62,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,450$0$10,380$19,515
Total Invoice$37,200$44,407$47,916$58,639$68,041
Adjustments for Features0-279-7,762-8,831-9,737
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,200$44,128$40,154$49,808$58,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,928$0$9,654$18,150

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

Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanSLK250SLK350SLK55 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   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$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$100
Total Value of Features$1,325$1,625$9,660$10,810$11,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$8,335$9,485$10,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-7,762-8,831-9,737

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

Model Year20072012
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 Weight3,406 lb.3,242 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 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 SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
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
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66553%
Total Not Requested60047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

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
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
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
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66553%
Total Not Requested60047%

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
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
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
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%

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