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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: $51,460

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $4,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,924

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $4,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201020102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,950 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $46,900 $51,900 $66,650
Base Invoice $36,224 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $43,617 $48,267 $61,985
Interior Package 2,880            
Premium 2 Package 2,220 1,520          
Blind spot warning system 550            
Sport Package 2,175            
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,850 2,850 2,850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler 350            
designo Package   3,620 3,090 550      
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates         750 750  
Interior Package 2,678            
Premium 2 Package 2,065 1,414          
Blind spot warning system 512            
Sport Package 2,023            
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,650 2,650 2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 670 670 670
Rear spoiler 326            
designo Package   3,367 2,874 512      
Wood trim       0      
Lighting Package         976 976 976
Premium 1 Package         2,372 2,372  
Automatic climate control, front         698 698 698
Illuminated door sill trim plates         698 698  
Options (change) 11,585 8,550 6,500 3,960 8,670 8,670 5,370
Options (change) 10,775 7,952 6,045 3,683 8,064 8,064 4,994
Destination 925 925 925 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $51,460 $60,275 $72,675 $78,135 $56,445 $61,445 $73,895
Total Invoice $47,924 $56,121 $67,653 $72,731 $52,556 $57,206 $68,854

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,078
Model Year2016201620162016201020102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$51,460$60,275$72,675$78,135$56,445$61,445$73,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,350-1,325-2,225-595-1,645-2,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,460$57,925$71,350$75,910$55,850$59,800$71,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,465$19,890$24,450$0$3,950$15,900
Total Invoice$47,924$56,121$67,653$72,731$52,556$57,206$68,854
Adjustments for Features0-2,188-1,233-2,071-554-1,532-1,999
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,924$53,933$66,420$70,660$52,002$55,674$66,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,009$18,496$22,736$0$3,672$14,853

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

Model Year2016201620162016201020102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 $1200$1200
6-speed manual    $150  
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0$0
AWD $1700     
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75   
Wind blocker, small    $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350   
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100   
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Residual heat    $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500   
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500   
Limited-slip rear differential  $300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250   
Raised top speed limiter   $0   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0   
Aux input    $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information    $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Boost gauge  $75$75   
Chronometer  $100$100   
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog lights    $125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300   
Door sill trim plates      $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150$150
No leather in second row    $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300   
Wood trim   $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0  $0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,750$11,100$10,075$10,975$9,345$10,395$10,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350$1,325$2,225$595$1,645$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,188-1,233-2,071-554-1,532-1,999

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

Model Year20162010
ModelC-ClassSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.8 in95.7 in
Length184.5 in160.7 in
Width71.3 in70.4 in
Height56.8 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.69.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested42538%
Total Not Requested70062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested160073%
Total Not Requested60027%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested2140100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested2140100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

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