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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: $62,140

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $10,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,970

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $10,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelC-ClassSLK
TrimC63 AMGSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $53,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $50,034 $62,775
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,150
Premium II Package 1,080  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
iPod integration 375  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Wood trim 0  
Lighting Package   1,090
Automatic climate control, front   760
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,000
Premium II Package 1,004  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 670
iPod integration 349  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Wood trim 0  
Lighting Package   1,014
Automatic climate control, front   707
Options (change) 5,765 4,720
Options (change) 5,361 4,391
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $62,140 $73,095
Total Invoice $57,970 $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 C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,351
Model Year20082012
ModelC-ClassSLK
TrimC63 AMGSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine451hp V8415hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$62,140$73,095
Adjustments for Features0-6,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,140$66,950
Total Invoice$57,970$68,041
Adjustments for Features0-5,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,970$62,321

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

Model Year20082012
ModelC-ClassSLK
TrimC63 AMGSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Roll bar $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$4,550$10,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,720

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK features.

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

Model Year20082012
ModelC-ClassSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.7 in95.7 in
Length182.3 in162.8 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height56.3 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.3,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.410.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested119077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94097%
Total Not Requested253%

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