Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Corvette 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK Mercedes-Benz SLK 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,890

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $11,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,177

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $8,109

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelCorvetteSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $54,575 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $48,845 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
4LT Equipment Group 8,600      
Navigation system 1,750 1,200 1,200 1,200
Lighting Package   1,010 1,010 1,010
Heating Package   980 980  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
Automatic climate control, front   720 720 720
Premium II Package   3,995 3,995 1,410
Tires, run-flat   250 250  
4LT Equipment Group 7,138      
Navigation system 1,453 1,116 1,116 1,116
Lighting Package   939 939 939
Heating Package   911 911  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   659 659 659
Automatic climate control, front   670 670 670
Premium II Package   3,715 3,715 1,311
Tires, run-flat   232 232  
Options (change) 10,350 8,865 8,865 5,050
Options (change) 8,591 8,242 8,242 4,695
Destination 850 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $65,775 $53,890 $59,190 $70,425
Total Invoice $58,286 $50,177 $55,105 $65,646

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Chevrolet Corvette dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz SLK dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,493
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelCorvetteSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine430hp V8228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$65,775$53,890$59,190$70,425
Adjustments for Features0-2,560-3,610-3,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,775$51,330$55,580$66,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$15,385
Total Invoice$58,286$50,177$55,105$65,646
Adjustments for Features0-2,384-3,361-3,458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,286$47,793$51,744$62,188
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,951$14,395

Return to top

Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelCorvetteSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Power convertible top$4000   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,265$9,825$10,875$10,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,560$3,610$3,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,384-3,361-3,458

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082008
ModelCorvetteSLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.7 in95.7 in
Length174.6 in160.7 in
Width72.6 in70.4 in
Height49.1 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,200 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.0 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.09.8 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

4LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Power convertible top4000Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150Yes
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested502573%
Total Not Requested190027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested112538%
Total Not Requested186562%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested112538%
Total Not Requested186562%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.