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

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

Lowest Total Price: $44,405

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $9,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,358

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $8,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201020102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $33,600 $39,750 $57,350
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $31,248 $36,968 $53,336
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300        
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470      
Interior Trim Package 710 710        
Lighting Package 990 990 990      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 720 720 720
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925      
Heated front seats 690 690        
Navigation system 1,200 1,200        
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700        
CD changer, remote 430 430 430      
Satellite radio     500      
Premium 2 Package       3,700   1,400
Multimedia Package       2,650 2,650  
Leather seating surfaces       1,590 1,590  
Wood trim       320   0
Rear spoiler       300    
Telematics service, such as OnStar       650 650 650
Seating Package           3,030
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209        
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367      
Interior Trim Package 660 660        
Lighting Package 921 921 921      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 670 670 670
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860      
Heated front seats 642 642        
Navigation system 1,116 1,116        
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581        
CD changer, remote 400 400 400      
Satellite radio     465      
Premium 2 Package       3,441   1,302
Multimedia Package       2,464 2,464  
Leather seating surfaces       1,479 1,479  
Wood trim       298   0
Rear spoiler       279    
Telematics service, such as OnStar       604 604 604
Seating Package           2,818
Options (change) 9,835 9,835 5,005 9,930 5,610 5,800
Options (change) 9,147 9,147 4,655 9,235 5,217 5,394
Destination 775 775 775 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 2,100
Total Price $53,510 $57,560 $68,580 $44,405 $46,235 $66,125
Total Invoice $49,819 $53,586 $63,925 $41,358 $43,060 $61,705

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,500
Model Year200620062006201020102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$53,510$57,560$68,580$44,405$46,235$66,125
Adjustments for Features-4,430-4,430-4,730-1750-1,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,080$53,130$63,850$44,230$46,235$64,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,770$0$2,005$20,035
Total Invoice$49,819$53,586$63,925$41,358$43,060$61,705
Adjustments for Features-4,124-4,124-4,409-1630-1,736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,695$49,462$59,516$41,195$43,060$59,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$13,821$0$1,865$18,774

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

Model Year200620062006201020102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Sunshade, rear, power   $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
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100 $100
Climate Control 
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 
Aux input   $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325 
CD changer, remote$200$200$200   
CD player$125$125$125  $125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0 
iPod integration   $100$100 
Media drive   $15$15 
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600 
Surround sound$250$250    
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Chronometer     $100
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50 $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Folding second row seats   $300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $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 $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,545$9,545$9,845$5,290$5,115$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,430$4,430$4,730$175$0$1,860
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,124-4,124-4,409-1630-1,736

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

Model Year20062010
ModelSLKC-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in108.7 in
Length160.7 in182.3 in
Width70.4 in69.7 in
Height51.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested177567%
Total Not Requested87533%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%

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