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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: $43,110

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $14,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,151

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $13,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSLKSLK
TrimC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $47,650 $53,300
Base Invoice $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $44,314 $49,569
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550      
Premium II Package 2,750   1,080    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,890 2,890
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Wood trim     0 690 690
Lighting Package       1,070 1,070
Premium 1 Package       2,590 2,590
Automatic climate control, front       760 760
Upgraded leather upholstery       630 630
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442      
Premium II Package 2,558   1,004    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,688 2,688
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 670 670
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Wood trim     0 642 642
Lighting Package       995 995
Premium 1 Package       2,409 2,409
Automatic climate control, front       707 707
Upgraded leather upholstery       586 586
Options (change) 8,985 6,235 5,765 9,350 9,350
Options (change) 8,357 5,799 5,361 8,697 8,697
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $43,110 $43,960 $62,140 $57,875 $63,525
Total Invoice $40,151 $40,941 $57,970 $53,886 $59,141

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,179
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSLKSLK
TrimC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,110$43,960$62,140$57,875$63,525
Adjustments for Features-9500-1,525-4,770-5,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,160$43,960$60,615$53,105$57,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$18,455$0$4,600
Total Invoice$40,151$40,941$57,970$53,886$59,141
Adjustments for Features-8850-1,423-4,441-5,418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,266$40,941$56,547$49,445$53,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,675$17,281$0$4,278

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

Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSLKSLK
TrimC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 $1200
6-speed manual   $150 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Wind blocker, small   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Residual heat   $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
HD radio   $50$50
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Headlight washers$50 $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50 $50  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300 $300  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,375$4,425$5,950$9,195$10,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$1,525$4,770$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments-8850-1,423-4,441-5,418

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

Model Year20082011
ModelC-ClassSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.7 in95.7 in
Length182.3 in160.7 in
Width69.7 in70.4 in
Height56.3 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.49.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested125055%
Total Not Requested102545%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94061%
Total Not Requested60039%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94061%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94061%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested124058%
Total Not Requested90042%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested124058%
Total Not Requested90042%

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