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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: $39,940

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $14,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,200

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $13,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820072007
ModelSLKSLKSLKC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $29,650 $38,000
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $27,575 $35,340
Heating Package 980 980      
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410    
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 690 690
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 2,210 2,210
CD changer, remote 450 450 450    
Power driver seat       600  
Entertainment Package       1,460 1,460
Xenon HID headlights       790 790
Heated front seats       680 680
Bluetooth cell phone link       765 765
Telematics service, such as OnStar       820 820
Leather upholstery, extended coverage       1,500 1,500
Heating Package 911 911      
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311    
Lighting Package 939 939 939    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659 642 642
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 2,055 2,055
CD changer, remote 418 418 418    
Power driver seat       558  
Entertainment Package       1,358 1,358
Xenon HID headlights       735 735
Heated front seats       633 633
Bluetooth cell phone link       711 711
Telematics service, such as OnStar       763 763
Leather upholstery, extended coverage       1,395 1,395
Options (change) 9,065 9,065 5,500 9,515 8,915
Options (change) 8,428 8,428 5,113 8,850 8,292
Destination 875 875 875 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $54,090 $59,390 $70,875 $39,940 $47,690
Total Invoice $50,363 $55,291 $66,064 $37,200 $44,407

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,324
Model Year20082008200820072007
ModelSLKSLKSLKC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8201hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11320, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$54,090$59,390$70,875$39,940$47,690
Adjustments for Features-7,345-8,395-8,6450-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,745$50,995$62,230$39,940$47,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0$7,450
Total Invoice$50,363$55,291$66,064$37,200$44,407
Adjustments for Features-6,839-7,816-8,0580-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,524$47,475$58,006$37,200$44,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$14,482$0$6,928

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

Model Year20082008200820072007
ModelSLKSLKSLKC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual tilt 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$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,720$9,770$10,020$1,375$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,345$8,395$8,645$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,839-7,816-8,0580-279

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

Model Year20082007
ModelSLKC-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in106.9 in
Length160.7 in178.4 in
Width70.4 in68.0 in
Height51.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested159053%
Total Not Requested140047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested159053%
Total Not Requested140047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

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