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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: $72,055

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $980

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,192

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelSLKC-Class
TrimSLK55 AMGC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $65,700 $61,430
Base Invoice $61,101 $57,130
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,790
Lighting Package 1,030 1,290
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Automatic climate control, front 730  
AMG Leather Package   2,590
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Wood trim   0
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,595
Lighting Package 958 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 669
Automatic climate control, front 679  
AMG Leather Package   2,409
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 5,460 8,050
Options (change) 5,078 7,487
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 1,700
Total Price $73,035 $72,055
Total Invoice $68,054 $67,192

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,905
Model Year20092012
ModelSLKC-Class
TrimSLK55 AMGC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine355hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$73,035$72,055
Adjustments for Features-2,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,065$72,055
Total Invoice$68,054$67,192
Adjustments for Features-2,7670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,287$67,192

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

Model Year20092012
ModelSLKC-Class
TrimSLK55 AMGC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats $300
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,445$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7670

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

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,420 lb.4,034 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 SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%

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