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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: $74,720

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $71,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,555

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $66,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelSLC-Class
TrimSL63 AMGAMG C63
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $140,440 $65,250
Base Invoice $130,609 $60,683
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,000  
Wood trim 0 325
Multimedia Package   2,690
Parktronic Package   970
designo Package   3,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Power trunk closer   250
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 930  
Wood trim 0 302
Multimedia Package   2,502
Parktronic Package   902
designo Package   2,874
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Power trunk closer   233
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465
Options (change) 2,180 8,545
Options (change) 2,027 7,947
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $146,095 $74,720
Total Invoice $136,111 $69,555

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,753
Model Year20122016
ModelSLC-Class
TrimSL63 AMGAMG C63
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$146,095$74,720
Adjustments for Features-8,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$137,720$74,720
Total Invoice$136,111$69,555
Adjustments for Features-7,8030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$128,308$69,555

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

Model Year20122016
ModelSLC-Class
TrimSL63 AMGAMG C63
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$16,650$8,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,8030

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

Model Year20122016
ModelSLC-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in111.8 in
Length180.4 in184.5 in
Width71.5 in71.3 in
Height51.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,274 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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