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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: $74,065

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $10,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelCLSSLK
TrimAMG CLS 53SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $81,550 $67,500
Night Package 300  
Alloy wheels, optional design 500  
Parking Assist Package 1,290  
Lighting Package   1,090
Multimedia Package   2,150
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Automatic climate control, front   760
Night Package 279  
Alloy wheels, optional design 465  
Parking Assist Package 1,200  
Lighting Package   1,014
Multimedia Package   2,000
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Automatic climate control, front   707
Options (change) 2,090 5,690
Options (change) 1,944 5,293
Destination 1,050 875
Total Price $84,690 $74,065

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS 53
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,988
Model Year20212012
ModelCLSSLK
TrimAMG CLS 53SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine429hp I6 H415hp V8
TransmissionT9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$84,690$74,065
Adjustments for Features-1,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,585$74,065

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

Model Year20212012
ModelCLSSLK
TrimAMG CLS 53SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power rear side windows$200 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$11,400$10,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-390

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK features.

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

Model Year20212012
ModelCLSSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.7 in95.7 in
Length199.1 in162.8 in
Width74.4 in71.5 in
Height55.3 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.3,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		11.9 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.910.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS 53

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested965100%
Total Not Requested00%

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