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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: $44,595

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $11,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,535

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $10,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011200920092009
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 $33,990 $39,990 $58,200 $45,950 $50,950 $65,700
Base Invoice $31,611 $37,191 $54,126 $42,734 $47,384 $61,101
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 3,350 2,980 2,980 2,980
Lighting Package 985 985 985 1,030 1,030 1,030
Premium 1 Package 1,995          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660      
Heated front seats 750 750        
Rear spoiler 300          
AMG Leather Package     3,030      
Wood trim     0      
Heating Package       990 990  
Premium I Package       2,950 2,950  
Automatic climate control, front       730 730 730
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 3,115 2,771 2,771 2,771
Lighting Package 916 916 916 958 958 958
Premium 1 Package 1,855          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 670 670 670
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614      
Heated front seats 698 698        
Rear spoiler 279          
AMG Leather Package     2,818      
Wood trim     0      
Heating Package       921 921  
Premium I Package       2,744 2,744  
Automatic climate control, front       679 679 679
Options (change) 9,730 7,435 8,745 9,400 9,400 5,460
Options (change) 9,049 6,915 8,132 8,743 8,743 5,078
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0 1,000
Total Price $44,595 $48,300 $69,920 $56,225 $61,225 $73,035
Total Invoice $41,535 $44,981 $65,233 $52,352 $57,002 $68,054

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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: $6,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,492
Model Year201120112011200920092009
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, 8450, 12380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$44,595$48,300$69,920$56,225$61,225$73,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-3,075-4,645-5,695-5,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,595$47,050$66,845$51,580$55,530$67,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,455$22,250$0$3,950$15,510
Total Invoice$41,535$44,981$65,233$52,352$57,002$68,054
Adjustments for Features0-1,164-2,869-4,325-5,302-5,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,535$43,817$62,364$48,027$51,700$62,514
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,282$20,829$0$3,673$14,487

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

Model Year201120112011200920092009
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$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$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 
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Traffic information  $25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Chronometer  $100   
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights   $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$50   
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats   $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$3,125$4,375$6,200$7,770$8,820$9,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$3,075$4,645$5,695$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,164-2,869-4,325-5,302-5,540

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

Model Year20112009
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 information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested104098%
Total Not Requested252%
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 information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested104098%
Total Not Requested252%
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 sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested129077%
Total Not Requested37523%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I 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
Satellite radio200Yes
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 Requested219094%
Total Not Requested1506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I 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
Satellite radio200Yes
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 Requested219094%
Total Not Requested1506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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