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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: $54,465

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $13,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,712

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $12,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015200820082008
ModelCLSCLSCLSSLKSLKSLK
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Wheel Package 990 760        
Rear spoiler 400 400        
Premium II Package       3,995 3,995 1,410
Heating Package       980 980  
Lighting Package       1,010 1,010 1,010
CD changer, remote       450 450 450
Navigation system       1,200 1,200 1,200
Automatic climate control, front       720 720 720
iPod integration       375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)       710 710 710
Wheel Package 921 707        
Rear spoiler 372 372        
Premium II Package       3,715 3,715 1,311
Heating Package       911 911  
Lighting Package       939 939 939
CD changer, remote       418 418 418
Navigation system       1,116 1,116 1,116
Automatic climate control, front       670 670 670
iPod integration       349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)       659 659 659
Options (change) 1,390 1,160 0 9,440 9,440 5,875
Options (change) 1,293 1,079 0 8,777 8,777 5,462
Destination 925 925 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $68,305 $75,285 $107,475 $54,465 $59,765 $71,250
Total Invoice $63,589 $70,080 $100,017 $50,712 $55,640 $66,413

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,687
Model Year201520152015200820082008
ModelCLSCLSCLSSLKSLKSLK
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT7T9T7M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$68,305$75,285$107,475$54,465$59,765$71,250
Adjustments for Features0-2,340-6,740-870-1,920-2,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,305$72,945$100,735$53,595$57,845$69,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,640$32,430$0$4,250$15,485
Total Invoice$63,589$70,080$100,017$50,712$55,640$66,413
Adjustments for Features0-2,178-6,272-810-1,787-2,023
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,589$67,902$93,745$49,902$53,853$64,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,313$30,156$0$3,951$14,488

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

Model Year201520152015200820082008
ModelCLSCLSCLSSLKSLKSLK
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
6-speed manual   $150  
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Remote app$25$25$25   
Semi-automated parking system  $500   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225   
Wind blocker, small   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200   
Obstacle detection, front  $150   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Second-row low console$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Raised top speed limiter  $0   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  $200
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet $150$150   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25   
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200   
Analog clock$25$25 $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200   
Chronometer  $100   
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150 
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300   
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    $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,300$10,640$15,040$9,170$10,220$10,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,340$6,740$870$1,920$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,178-6,272-810-1,787-2,023

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

Model Year20152008
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 Weight4,035 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 CLS CLS400

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested264088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested264088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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