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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: $44,425

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $10,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,380

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $9,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGC250C350C63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $39,400 $44,050 $63,000
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $36,642 $40,967 $58,590
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) 710 710 710 720 720 720
iPod integration 375 375 375      
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720      
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200      
CD changer, remote 450 450 450      
Becker Map Pilot       600 600 600
Leather Package       1,750 1,750  
Rear spoiler       300 300  
CD changer, in-dash       480 480 480
Special order charge       250 250 250
Wood trim         0 0
AMG Leather Package           2,590
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces           0
Heating Package 911 911        
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311      
Lighting Package 939 939 939      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659 669 669 669
iPod integration 349 349 349      
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670      
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116      
CD changer, remote 418 418 418      
Becker Map Pilot       558 558 558
Leather Package       1,628 1,628  
Rear spoiler       279 279  
CD changer, in-dash       446 446 446
Special order charge       233 233 233
Wood trim         0 0
AMG Leather Package           2,409
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces           0
Options (change) 9,440 9,440 5,875 4,100 4,100 4,640
Options (change) 8,777 8,777 5,462 3,813 3,813 4,315
Destination 875 875 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 1,700
Total Price $54,465 $59,765 $71,250 $44,425 $49,075 $70,265
Total Invoice $50,712 $55,640 $66,413 $41,380 $45,705 $65,530

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,451
Model Year200820082008201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGC250C350C63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$54,465$59,765$71,250$44,425$49,075$70,265
Adjustments for Features-2,020-3,070-3,3200-350-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,445$56,695$67,930$44,425$48,725$69,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0$4,300$25,240
Total Invoice$50,712$55,640$66,413$41,380$45,705$65,530
Adjustments for Features-1,881-2,858-3,0950-326-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,831$52,782$63,318$41,380$45,379$64,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$14,487$0$3,999$23,590

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

Model Year200820082008201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGC250C350C63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25$25$25
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200   
CD player$125$125$125   
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100   
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Chronometer     $100
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150    
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  $0
Wood trim    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,770$9,820$10,070$6,750$7,100$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,020$3,070$3,320$0$350$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,881-2,858-3,0950-326-560

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

Model Year20082015
ModelSLKC-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.7 in108.7 in
Length160.7 in180.7 in
Width70.4 in69.7 in
Height51.0 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,539 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 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
6.5 ft311.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft311.7 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
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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 seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested244082%
Total Not Requested55018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
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
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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 seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested244082%
Total Not Requested55018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
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 washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested115096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested115096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%

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