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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: $58,575

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $16,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,537

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $14,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelCLSCLSSLKSLK
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $72,000 $95,900 $47,650 $53,300
Base Invoice $66,960 $89,187 $44,314 $49,569
Rear spoiler 400      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 850 700 700
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590      
Multimedia Package     2,890 2,890
Lighting Package     1,070 1,070
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Wood trim     690 690
Upgraded leather upholstery     630 630
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Rear spoiler 372      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 791 651 651
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549      
Multimedia Package     2,688 2,688
Lighting Package     995 995
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Wood trim     642 642
Upgraded leather upholstery     586 586
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Options (change) 1,790 850 10,050 10,050
Options (change) 1,665 791 9,348 9,348
Destination 905 905 875 875
Total Price $74,695 $97,655 $58,575 $64,225
Total Invoice $69,530 $90,883 $54,537 $59,792

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,058
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelCLSCLSSLKSLK
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine402hp V8518hp V8228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$74,695$97,655$58,575$64,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-70-1,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,695$96,530$58,505$63,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,835$0$4,600
Total Invoice$69,530$90,883$54,537$59,792
Adjustments for Features0-1,047-65-1,043
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,530$89,836$54,472$58,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,306$0$4,277

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

Model Year2013201320112011
ModelCLSCLSSLKSLK
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200
6-speed manual  $150 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25$25
Chronometer $100  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats $300  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,525$8,650$7,595$8,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$70$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,047-65-1,043

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

Model Year20132011
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 Weight4,159 lb.3,210 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 SLK300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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 lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested2140100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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 lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested2140100%
Total Not Requested00%

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