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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: $12,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,060

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $11,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201020102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $33,600 $39,750 $57,350
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $31,248 $36,968 $53,336
Premium I Package 2,950 2,950        
Heating Package 990 990        
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980 2,650 2,650  
Lighting Package 1,030 1,030 1,030      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730      
Leather seating surfaces       1,590 1,590  
Premium 2 Package       3,700   1,400
Rear spoiler       300    
Telematics service, such as OnStar       650 650 650
Seating Package           3,030
iPod integration           375
Wood trim           0
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744        
Heating Package 921 921        
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771 2,464 2,464  
Lighting Package 958 958 958      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670 670
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679      
Leather seating surfaces       1,479 1,479  
Premium 2 Package       3,441   1,302
Rear spoiler       279    
Telematics service, such as OnStar       604 604 604
Seating Package           2,818
iPod integration           349
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 9,400 9,400 5,460 9,610 5,610 6,175
Options (change) 8,743 8,743 5,078 8,937 5,217 5,743
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0 2,100
Total Price $56,225 $61,225 $73,035 $44,085 $46,235 $66,500
Total Invoice $52,352 $57,002 $68,054 $41,060 $43,060 $62,054

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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: $7,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,967
Model Year200920092009201020102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7M6T7T7
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)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$56,225$61,225$73,035$44,085$46,235$66,500
Adjustments for Features-4,645-5,695-5,9450-25-1,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,580$55,530$67,090$44,085$46,210$64,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,510$0$2,125$20,555
Total Invoice$52,352$57,002$68,054$41,060$43,060$62,054
Adjustments for Features-4,325-5,302-5,5400-23-1,736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,027$51,700$62,514$41,060$43,037$60,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$14,487$0$1,977$19,258

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

Model Year200920092009201020102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 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  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$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
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
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$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
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$150    
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  $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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,385$10,435$10,685$4,740$4,765$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,645$5,695$5,945$0$25$1,860
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,325-5,302-5,5400-23-1,736

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

Model Year20092010
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 SLK300

Premium I 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 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
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
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested219094%
Total Not Requested1506%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74055%
Total Not Requested60045%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium I 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 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
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
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested219094%
Total Not Requested1506%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74055%
Total Not Requested60045%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74055%
Total Not Requested60045%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100Yes
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 Requested187571%
Total Not Requested77529%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested104098%
Total Not Requested252%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested104098%
Total Not Requested252%

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, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
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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