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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: $46,595

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $9,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,398

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $8,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGC250C350C63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $39,400 $44,050 $63,000
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $36,642 $40,967 $58,590
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980 2,770 2,770 2,770
Heating Package 990 990        
Premium I Package 2,950 2,950        
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 Package       1,750 1,750  
CD changer, in-dash       480 480 480
Special order charge       250 250 250
Rear spoiler       300 300  
Wood trim         0 0
AMG Leather Package           2,590
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces           0
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771 2,576 2,576 2,576
Heating Package 921 921        
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744        
Lighting Package 958 958 958      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 669 669 669
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679      
Leather Package       1,628 1,628  
CD changer, in-dash       446 446 446
Special order charge       233 233 233
Rear spoiler       279 279  
Wood trim         0 0
AMG Leather Package           2,409
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces           0
Options (change) 9,400 9,400 5,460 6,270 6,270 6,810
Options (change) 8,743 8,743 5,078 5,831 5,831 6,333
Destination 875 875 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0 1,700
Total Price $56,225 $61,225 $73,035 $46,595 $51,245 $72,435
Total Invoice $52,352 $57,002 $68,054 $43,398 $47,723 $67,548

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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: $7,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,259
Model Year200920092009201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGC250C350C63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine228hp V6300hp 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)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$56,225$61,225$73,035$46,595$51,245$72,435
Adjustments for Features-1,820-2,870-3,1200-350-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,405$58,355$69,915$46,595$50,895$71,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,510$0$4,300$25,240
Total Invoice$52,352$57,002$68,054$43,398$47,723$67,548
Adjustments for Features-1,695-2,672-2,9070-326-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,657$54,330$65,147$43,398$47,397$66,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$14,490$0$3,999$23,590

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

Model Year200920092009201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 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
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
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 
App support   $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
HD radio   $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0
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 + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
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$8,445$9,495$9,745$6,625$6,975$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,820$2,870$3,120$0$350$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,695-2,672-2,9070-326-560

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

Model Year20092015
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 SLK300

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%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

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%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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 washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%

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