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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: $73,650

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $2,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,702

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $2,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelC-ClassSLK
TrimC63 AMGSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $58,200 $67,500
Base Invoice $54,126 $62,775
Multimedia Package 3,350 2,150
AMG Leather Package 3,030  
Lighting Package 985 1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Proximity key 1,140 650
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 2,250
Automatic climate control, front   760
Multimedia Package 3,115 2,000
AMG Leather Package 2,818  
Lighting Package 916 1,014
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 670
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Proximity key 1,060 605
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 2,093
Automatic climate control, front   707
Options (change) 12,475 7,620
Options (change) 11,601 7,089
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $73,650 $75,995
Total Invoice $68,702 $70,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,287
Model Year20112012
ModelC-ClassSLK
TrimC63 AMGSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine451hp V8415hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$73,650$75,995
Adjustments for Features0-4,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,650$71,350
Total Invoice$68,702$70,739
Adjustments for Features0-4,324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,702$66,415

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

Model Year20112012
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
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
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Chronometer$100 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
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 
Total Value of Features$4,925$9,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,324

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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 Year20112012
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?
Surround sound250Yes
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 Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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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