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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: $41,810

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $11,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,945

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $10,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,600 $39,750 $57,350 $46,900 $51,900 $66,650
Base Invoice $31,248 $36,968 $53,336 $43,617 $48,267 $61,985
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590        
Premium 2 Package 3,700   1,400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650      
Rear spoiler 300          
iPod integration 375 375 375      
Seating Package     3,030      
Wood trim     0      
Lighting Package       1,050 1,050 1,050
Premium 1 Package       2,550 2,550  
Automatic climate control, front       750 750 750
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479        
Premium 2 Package 3,441   1,302      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670 670
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604      
Rear spoiler 279          
iPod integration 349 349 349      
Seating Package     2,818      
Wood trim     0      
Lighting Package       976 976 976
Premium 1 Package       2,372 2,372  
Automatic climate control, front       698 698 698
Options (change) 7,335 3,335 6,175 5,070 5,070 2,520
Options (change) 6,822 3,102 5,743 4,716 4,716 2,344
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0 1,000
Total Price $41,810 $43,960 $66,500 $52,845 $57,845 $71,045
Total Invoice $38,945 $40,945 $62,054 $49,208 $53,858 $66,204

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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 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,496
Model Year201020102010201020102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,810$43,960$66,500$52,845$57,845$71,045
Adjustments for Features0-25-2,800-4,045-5,095-5,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,810$43,935$63,700$48,800$52,750$65,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$21,890$0$3,950$16,550
Total Invoice$38,945$40,945$62,054$49,208$53,858$66,204
Adjustments for Features0-23-2,613-3,767-4,744-5,307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,945$40,922$59,441$45,441$49,114$60,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,977$20,496$0$3,673$15,456

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

Model Year201020102010201020102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225   
Wind blocker, small   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$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$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  $0
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  $200
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Chronometer  $100   
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Headlight washers$50 $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Steering-linked fog lights$50 $50   
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300 $300   
Heated front seats$200$200$200  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000   
Wood trim $300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$4,200$4,225$7,000$8,245$9,295$9,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$2,800$4,045$5,095$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-2,613-3,767-4,744-5,307

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

Model Year20102010
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 Sport Sedan

Premium 2 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested167563%
Total Not Requested97537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

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%
Premium 2 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested199093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested199093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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