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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: $51,460

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $4,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,924

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $4,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $38,950 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $36,224 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Premium I Package 2,950 2,950          
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Heating Package 990 990          
Lighting Package 1,030 1,030 1,030        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720 720
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730        
Blind spot warning system       550      
Sport Package       2,175      
Interior Package       2,880      
Premium 2 Package       2,220 1,520    
Rear spoiler       350      
designo Package         3,620 3,090 550
Wood trim             0
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744          
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Heating Package 921 921          
Lighting Package 958 958 958        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 669 669 669 669
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679        
Blind spot warning system       512      
Sport Package       2,023      
Interior Package       2,678      
Premium 2 Package       2,065 1,414    
Rear spoiler       326      
designo Package         3,367 2,874 512
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 9,400 9,400 5,460 11,585 8,550 6,500 3,960
Options (change) 8,743 8,743 5,078 10,775 7,952 6,045 3,683
Destination 875 875 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0 0 0
Total Price $56,225 $61,225 $73,035 $51,460 $60,275 $72,675 $78,135
Total Invoice $52,352 $57,002 $68,054 $47,924 $56,121 $67,653 $72,731

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,478
Model Year2009200920092016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$56,225$61,225$73,035$51,460$60,275$72,675$78,135
Adjustments for Features-1,020-2,070-2,3200-2,350-1,325-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,205$59,155$70,715$51,460$57,925$71,350$75,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,510$0$6,465$19,890$24,450
Total Invoice$52,352$57,002$68,054$47,924$56,121$67,653$72,731
Adjustments for Features-950-1,927-2,1620-2,188-1,233-2,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,402$55,075$65,892$47,924$53,933$66,420$70,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$14,490$0$6,009$18,496$22,736

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

Model Year2009200920092016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD    $1700  
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75$75$75
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Tires, run-flat   $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750    
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100    
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Headlight washers$50$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
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$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100    
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150     
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0    
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300$300
Wood trim      $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100   
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,370$10,420$10,670$8,350$10,700$9,675$10,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,020$2,070$2,320$0$2,350$1,325$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-950-1,927-2,1620-2,188-1,233-2,071

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

Model Year20092016
ModelSLKC-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in111.8 in
Length160.7 in184.5 in
Width70.4 in71.3 in
Height51.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft312.6 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 lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested2340100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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 lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested2340100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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 lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested71576%
Total Not Requested22524%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested42538%
Total Not Requested70062%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested71576%
Total Not Requested22524%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested150068%
Total Not Requested70032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested71576%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested258%
Total Not Requested30092%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested71576%
Total Not Requested22524%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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