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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,940

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $97,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,579

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $90,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelSLC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSL63 AMGC250C350C63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $140,440 $39,400 $44,050 $63,000
Base Invoice $130,609 $36,642 $40,967 $58,590
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 970 970 970
Wood trim 0 325 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,000 700 700 850
Multimedia Package   2,770 2,770 2,770
Leather Package   1,750 1,750  
Proximity key   650 650 650
CD changer, in-dash   480 480 480
Special order charge   250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
AMG Leather Package       2,590
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 902 902 902
Wood trim 0 302 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 930 651 651 791
Multimedia Package   2,576 2,576 2,576
Leather Package   1,628 1,628  
Proximity key   605 605 605
CD changer, in-dash   446 446 446
Special order charge   233 233 233
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
AMG Leather Package       2,409
Options (change) 2,180 8,615 8,290 9,280
Options (change) 2,027 8,012 7,710 8,631
Destination 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0 1,700
Total Price $146,095 $48,940 $53,265 $74,905
Total Invoice $136,111 $45,579 $49,602 $69,846

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,237
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelSLC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSL63 AMGC250C350C63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine518hp V8201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$146,095$48,940$53,265$74,905
Adjustments for Features-11,0500-150-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,045$48,940$53,115$74,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,175$25,365
Total Invoice$136,111$45,579$49,602$69,846
Adjustments for Features-10,2950-140-559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,816$45,579$49,462$69,287
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,883$23,708

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

Model Year2012201520152015
ModelSLC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSL63 AMGC250C350C63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power trunk closer$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat$50   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150   
No leather in second row$-300   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000   
Transmission 
Launch control$100  $100
Total Value of Features$17,175$6,125$6,275$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,050$0$150$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,2950-140-559

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

Model Year20122015
ModelSLC-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.8 in108.7 in
Length180.4 in180.7 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height51.1 in54.8 in
Curb Weight4,274 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft311.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft311.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested76569%
Total Not Requested35031%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested76569%
Total Not Requested35031%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested76569%
Total Not Requested35031%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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