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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: $44,870

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $13,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,790

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $12,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSLKSLK
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,990 $39,990 $58,200 $47,650 $53,300
Base Invoice $31,611 $37,191 $54,126 $44,314 $49,569
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 3,350 2,890 2,890
Lighting Package 985 985 985 1,070 1,070
Premium 1 Package 1,995     2,590 2,590
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler 300        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660    
Wood trim 325   0 690 690
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700   700 700
AMG Leather Package     3,030    
Automatic climate control, front       760 760
Upgraded leather upholstery       630 630
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 3,115 2,688 2,688
Lighting Package 916 916 916 995 995
Premium 1 Package 1,855     2,409 2,409
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 670 670
Rear spoiler 279        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614    
Wood trim 302   0 642 642
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651   651 651
AMG Leather Package     2,818    
Automatic climate control, front       707 707
Upgraded leather upholstery       586 586
Options (change) 10,005 7,385 8,745 10,050 10,050
Options (change) 9,304 6,868 8,132 9,348 9,348
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $44,870 $48,250 $69,920 $58,575 $64,225
Total Invoice $41,790 $44,934 $65,233 $54,537 $59,792

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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: $9,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,445
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSLKSLK
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8450, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$44,870$48,250$69,920$58,575$64,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,975-4,620-5,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,870$47,200$66,945$53,955$58,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,330$22,075$0$4,600
Total Invoice$41,790$44,934$65,233$54,537$59,792
Adjustments for Features0-978-2,776-4,302-5,279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,790$43,956$62,457$50,235$54,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,166$20,667$0$4,278

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

Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSLKSLK
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Wind blocker, small   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Residual heat   $50$50
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
HD radio   $50$50
Surround sound  $250  
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Chronometer  $100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated front seats  $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,175$4,225$6,150$7,795$8,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,975$4,620$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-2,776-4,302-5,279

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

Model Year20112011
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1065100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested112561%
Total Not Requested72539%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1065100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather 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?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested106564%
Total Not Requested60036%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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 information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%
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

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 information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%
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%

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