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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: $76,965

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $180

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,641

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelSLKC-Class
TrimSLK55 AMGC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $67,500 $62,750
Base Invoice $62,775 $58,358
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,860
Lighting Package 1,090 1,390
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Proximity key 650 650
Carbon fiber trim 2,250 2,590
AMG Leather Package   2,590
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,660
Lighting Package 1,014 1,293
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 669
Proximity key 605 605
Carbon fiber trim 2,093 2,409
AMG Leather Package   2,409
Options (change) 8,590 11,770
Options (change) 7,991 10,947
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $76,965 $77,145
Total Invoice $71,641 $71,930

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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: $4,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,496
Model Year20122014
ModelSLKC-Class
TrimSLK55 AMGC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine415hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$76,965$77,145
Adjustments for Features-4,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,445$77,145
Total Invoice$71,641$71,930
Adjustments for Features-4,2070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,434$71,930

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

Model Year20122014
ModelSLKC-Class
TrimSLK55 AMGC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
App support $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,320$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2070

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

Model Year20122014
ModelSLKC-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.7 in108.7 in
Length162.8 in180.7 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height51.2 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,583 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.0 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
6.4 ft311.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft311.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested965100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96573%
Total Not Requested35027%
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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