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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: $68,080

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $3,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,521

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $2,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelC-ClassSLK
TrimC63 AMGSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,300 $63,200
Base Invoice $52,359 $58,776
Premium II Package 1,100 1,410
Seating Package 2,980  
Multimedia Package 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 710
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
iPod integration 375 375
Wood trim 0  
Lighting Package   1,010
Automatic climate control, front   720
Navigation system   1,200
CD changer, remote   450
Premium II Package 1,023 1,311
Seating Package 2,771  
Multimedia Package 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 659
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
iPod integration 349 349
Wood trim 0  
Lighting Package   939
Automatic climate control, front   670
Navigation system   1,116
CD changer, remote   418
Options (change) 8,805 5,875
Options (change) 8,187 5,462
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 1,300
Total Price $68,080 $71,250
Total Invoice $63,521 $66,413

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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: $365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $277
Model Year20092008
ModelC-ClassSLK
TrimC63 AMGSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine451hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$68,080$71,250
Adjustments for Features0-2,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,080$68,445
Total Invoice$63,521$66,413
Adjustments for Features0-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,521$63,798

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

Model Year20092008
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 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
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 
No leather in second row $-300
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$5,840$8,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,615

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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 Year20092008
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 Weight3,662 lb.3,420 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK specs.

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested49032%

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 input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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