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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: $44,870

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $13,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,790

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $12,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelSLKSLKC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLK300SLK350C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $33,990 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $31,611 $37,191 $54,126
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590 1,995    
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890 2,700 2,700 3,350
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070 985 985 985
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720
Automatic climate control, front 760 760      
Wood trim 690 690 325   0
Upgraded leather upholstery 630 630      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 700  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660
Rear spoiler     300    
AMG Leather Package         3,030
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409 1,855    
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688 2,511 2,511 3,115
Lighting Package 995 995 916 916 916
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 669 669 669
Automatic climate control, front 707 707      
Wood trim 642 642 302   0
Upgraded leather upholstery 586 586      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 651  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614
Rear spoiler     279    
AMG Leather Package         2,818
Options (change) 10,050 10,050 10,005 7,385 8,745
Options (change) 9,348 9,348 9,304 6,868 8,132
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $58,575 $64,225 $44,870 $48,250 $69,920
Total Invoice $54,537 $59,792 $41,790 $44,934 $65,233

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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: $9,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,445
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelSLKSLKC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLK300SLK350C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9100, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$58,575$64,225$44,870$48,250$69,920
Adjustments for Features-4,620-5,6700-1,050-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,955$58,555$44,870$47,200$66,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0$2,330$22,075
Total Invoice$54,537$59,792$41,790$44,934$65,233
Adjustments for Features-4,302-5,2790-978-2,776
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,235$54,513$41,790$43,956$62,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,278$0$2,166$20,667

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

Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelSLKSLKC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLK300SLK350C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr 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
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Wind blocker, small$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Residual heat$50$50   
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50   
Surround sound    $250
Traffic information$25$25  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Chronometer    $100
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  $150
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,795$8,845$3,175$4,225$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,620$5,670$0$1,050$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,302-5,2790-978-2,776

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

Model Year20112011
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 1 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
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 Requested199093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 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
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 Requested199093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1065100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested112561%
Total Not Requested72539%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1065100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested106564%
Total Not Requested60036%

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