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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: $22,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,712

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $20,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelCLSCLSSLKSLKSLK
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Night Package 300        
Alloy wheels, optional design 500        
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
Night Package 279        
Alloy wheels, optional design 465        
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) 800 0 9,440 9,440 5,875
Options (change) 744 0 8,777 8,777 5,462
Destination 995 995 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $76,945 $109,895 $54,465 $59,765 $71,250
Total Invoice $71,629 $102,272 $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: $20,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,130
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelCLSCLSSLKSLKSLK
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine402hp V8577hp V8228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT9T7M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$76,945$109,895$54,465$59,765$71,250
Adjustments for Features-1,920-6,3200-1,050-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,025$103,575$54,465$58,715$69,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,550$0$4,250$15,485
Total Invoice$71,629$102,272$50,712$55,640$66,413
Adjustments for Features-1,787-5,8820-978-1,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,842$96,390$50,712$54,662$65,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,548$0$3,950$14,489

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

Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelCLSCLSSLKSLKSLK
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200
6-speed manual  $150  
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app$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   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
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$125
Rear air vents$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    
Body kit $0  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200   
Analog clock$25 $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
Chronometer $100   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
LED headlights$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   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$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   
Wood trim$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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$10,640$15,040$8,720$9,770$10,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,920$6,320$0$1,050$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,787-5,8820-978-1,212

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

Model Year20182008
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 CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
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 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
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
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 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
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
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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