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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: $44,085

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $9,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,060

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $8,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007201020102010
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 $43,350 $47,400 $62,500 $33,600 $39,750 $57,350
Base Invoice $40,316 $44,082 $58,125 $31,248 $36,968 $53,336
Premium II Package 3,650 3,650 1,400      
Heating Package 970 970        
Lighting Package 1,000 1,000 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 720 720 720
Automatic climate control, front 710 710 710      
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925      
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200      
CD changer, remote 440 440 440      
Premium 2 Package       3,700   1,400
Multimedia Package       2,650 2,650  
Leather seating surfaces       1,590 1,590  
Rear spoiler       300    
Telematics service, such as OnStar       650 650 650
Seating Package           3,030
Wood trim           0
Premium II Package 3,394 3,394 1,302      
Heating Package 902 902        
Lighting Package 930 930 930      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 670 670 670
Automatic climate control, front 660 660 660      
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860      
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116      
CD changer, remote 409 409 409      
Premium 2 Package       3,441   1,302
Multimedia Package       2,464 2,464  
Leather seating surfaces       1,479 1,479  
Rear spoiler       279    
Telematics service, such as OnStar       604 604 604
Seating Package           2,818
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 9,595 9,595 6,375 9,610 5,610 5,800
Options (change) 8,921 8,921 5,927 8,937 5,217 5,394
Destination 775 775 775 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 2,100
Total Price $53,720 $57,770 $70,950 $44,085 $46,235 $66,125
Total Invoice $50,012 $53,778 $66,127 $41,060 $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: $5,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,898
Model Year200720072007201020102010
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, 11380, 11100, 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$53,720$57,770$70,950$44,085$46,235$66,125
Adjustments for Features-4,355-4,355-5,6550-25-1,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,365$53,415$65,295$44,085$46,210$64,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,930$0$2,125$20,155
Total Invoice$50,012$53,778$66,127$41,060$43,060$61,705
Adjustments for Features-4,054-4,054-5,2710-23-1,759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,958$49,724$60,856$41,060$43,037$59,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,766$14,898$0$1,977$18,886

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

Model Year200720072007201020102010
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 
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$600 
Surround sound$250$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$100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Folding second row seats   $300 $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  $150
Neck-level heating, front seats$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,245$9,245$10,545$4,890$4,915$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,355$4,355$5,655$0$25$1,885
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,054-4,054-5,2710-23-1,759

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

Model Year20072010
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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested184071%
Total Not Requested75029%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested184071%
Total Not Requested75029%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested60092%

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
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested177567%
Total Not Requested87533%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
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
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
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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