Over the past five years, Mercedes-Benz USA has supported Saks Fifth Avenue’s Key to the Cure which till date has raised over $5 million for women’s cancer research. This time MBUSA is contributing a special-edition version of its new, eagerly awaited 2008 C350 Sport Sedan to raise funds for a women’s cancer initiative developed in partnership with the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s (EIF) Women’s Cancer Research Fund.

Since MBUSA is a national sponsor of Saks Fifth Avenue’s Key to the Cure, it expects to contribute $1 million through the sale of 1000 exclusive C-Class vehicles scheduled to arrive at Mercedes-Benz dealerships this month. Sales of this well-equipped, powerful and fun-to-drive sedan will benefit generous programs devoted to find new detection methods, treatments and a cure for women’s cancers nationwide.

Academy Award-winning actress Renee Zellweger has been named Entertainment Industry Foundation ambassador for Saks Fifth Avenue’s 2007 Key to the Cure to further raise the awareness of the campaign. The actress will be wearing this year’s Key to the Cure T-shirt designed by Juicy Couture. Furthermore, Zellweger will star in promotional materials and in a national public service announcement, which will appear in fashion and lifestyle magazines this fall, to bring attention to this grave concern.

The funds raised will benefit more than 50 charitable programs dedicated for the cure. In addition to its promise, MBUSA supports select charitable organizations focused on educating and empowering future generations. With its scholarship programs, it has contributed more than $3.5 million in awards.

Mercedes-Benz special edition 2008 C350 sports sedan

The 2008 C350 Sport Sedan is a perfect blend of a 3.5-liter, 268-hp V6 engine with the new options and technology available from Mercedes-Benz with the exclusive Sahara beige and black leather interior.

The skin of the Special Edition Sports Sedan features Obsidian black metallic paint and comes equipped with 18-inch AMG twin-spoke aluminum alloy wheels, multimedia package with HDD navigation, Harman Kardon sound system, DVD changer, voice control and iPod integration kit.

The special edition sports sedan comes with the agile AMG lower bodywork and rear spoiler, sport-sedan interior elements including gauges, sport steering wheel and pedals, as well as Black bird’s-eye maple trim. Bigger than past C-Class models, with a greater stress on driving dynamics, comfort and safety, the new 2008 C-Class also includes an impressive list of standard equipment, including power sunroof, eight-way power front seats with lumbar support, two-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth connectivity, a central controller and an LCD display screen. Incorporated SIRIUS satellite radio, heated front seats, rain sensor, garage-door opener and power-folding and auto-dimming mirrors adds icing to the cake.

All in all, this classy sedan offers auto aficionados not only avant-garde style, superior technical innovations and performance but the chance to help make a difference in the fight against cancer.

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