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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: $61,910

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $11,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,722

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $10,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelSLKC-Class
TrimSLK55 AMGC55
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,700 $54,450
Base Invoice $61,101 $50,639
Multimedia Package 2,980  
Lighting Package 1,030  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 690
Automatic climate control, front 730  
Xenon HID headlights   790
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   765
Navigation system   2,210
CD changer, remote   430
Multimedia Package 2,771  
Lighting Package 958  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 642
Automatic climate control, front 679  
Xenon HID headlights   735
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   711
Navigation system   2,055
CD changer, remote   400
Options (change) 5,460 5,385
Options (change) 5,078 5,008
Destination 875 775
Gas Tax 1,000 1,300
Total Price $73,035 $61,910
Total Invoice $68,054 $57,722

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,081
Model Year20092006
ModelSLKC-Class
TrimSLK55 AMGC55
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V8362hp V8
TransmissionT7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$73,035$61,910
Adjustments for Features-5,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,400$61,910
Total Invoice$68,054$57,722
Adjustments for Features-5,2510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,803$57,722

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

Model Year20092006
ModelSLKC-Class
TrimSLK55 AMGC55
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,685$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2510

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

Model Year20092006
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 Weight3,420 lb.3,540 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 SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested49037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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