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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,250

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $24,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,413

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $22,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelCLSSLK
TrimCLS63 AMGSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $94,900 $63,200
Base Invoice $88,257 $58,776
Lighting Package   1,010
Premium II Package   1,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
iPod integration   375
Automatic climate control, front   720
Navigation system   1,200
CD changer, remote   450
Lighting Package   939
Premium II Package   1,311
Metallic paint (extra cost)   659
iPod integration   349
Automatic climate control, front   670
Navigation system   1,116
CD changer, remote   418
Options (change) 0 5,875
Options (change) 0 5,462
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $95,775 $71,250
Total Invoice $89,132 $66,413

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,003
Model Year20122008
ModelCLSSLK
TrimCLS63 AMGSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine518hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$95,775$71,250
Adjustments for Features0-305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,775$70,945
Total Invoice$89,132$66,413
Adjustments for Features0-284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,132$66,129

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122008
ModelCLSSLK
TrimCLS63 AMGSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,315$8,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-284

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122008
ModelCLSSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.2 in95.7 in
Length194.5 in160.7 in
Width74.1 in70.4 in
Height55.8 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.3,420 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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