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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: $53,510

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $16,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,819

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $15,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016200620062006
ModelCLSCLSCLSSLKSLKSLK
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $100,254 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Night Package 300 300        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590        
Lighting Package       990 990 990
Interior Trim Package       710 710  
Premium Package       1,200 1,200 1,470
Comfort Package       1,300 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       690 690 690
Heated front seats       690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link       925 925 925
Navigation system       1,200 1,200  
Entertainment Package       1,700 1,700  
CD changer, remote       430 430 430
Satellite radio           500
Night Package 279 279        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549        
Lighting Package       921 921 921
Interior Trim Package       660 660  
Premium Package       1,116 1,116 1,367
Comfort Package       1,209 1,209  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       642 642 642
Heated front seats       642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link       860 860 860
Navigation system       1,116 1,116  
Entertainment Package       1,581 1,581  
CD changer, remote       400 400 400
Satellite radio           465
Options (change) 2,500 890 0 9,835 9,835 5,005
Options (change) 2,325 828 0 9,147 9,147 4,655
Destination 925 925 925 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $70,325 $75,915 $108,725 $53,510 $57,560 $68,580
Total Invoice $65,467 $70,666 $101,179 $49,819 $53,586 $63,925

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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: $16,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,992
Model Year201620162016200620062006
ModelCLSCLSCLSSLKSLKSLK
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT7T9T7M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$70,325$75,915$108,725$53,510$57,560$68,580
Adjustments for Features-705-1,645-5,54500-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,620$74,270$103,180$53,510$57,560$68,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$33,560$0$4,050$14,770
Total Invoice$65,467$70,666$101,179$49,819$53,586$63,925
Adjustments for Features-656-1,531-5,16000-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,811$69,135$96,019$49,819$53,586$63,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,324$31,208$0$3,767$13,826

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

Model Year201620162016200620062006
ModelCLSCLSCLSSLKSLKSLK
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 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
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
6-speed manual   $150$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   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Second-row low console$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0    
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   
Apple CarPlay support $100$100   
Aux input$50$50$50   
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   
Media drive $15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0   
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound $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   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50   
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, 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   
Folding second row seats  $300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$10,575$11,515$15,415$9,870$9,870$10,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$705$1,645$5,545$0$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-656-1,531-5,16000-280

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

Model Year20162006
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

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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