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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,580

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $18,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,925

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $17,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelE-ClassSLK
TrimE55SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $81,800 $61,500
Base Invoice $76,074 $57,195
Lighting Package 990 990
Satellite radio 500 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925
CD changer, in-dash 430  
Premium Package   1,470
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
CD changer, remote   430
Lighting Package 921 921
Satellite radio 465 465
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Premium Package   1,367
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642
CD changer, remote   400
Options (change) 2,845 5,005
Options (change) 2,646 4,655
Destination 775 775
Gas Tax 1,700 1,300
Total Price $87,120 $68,580
Total Invoice $81,195 $63,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,386
Model Year20062006
ModelE-ClassSLK
TrimE55SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine469hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$87,120$68,580
Adjustments for Features0-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,120$66,310
Total Invoice$81,195$63,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,195$61,809

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062006
ModelE-ClassSLK
TrimE55SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,075$9,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,116

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062006
ModelE-ClassSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.4 in95.7 in
Length189.7 in160.7 in
Width71.7 in70.4 in
Height57.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,990 lb.3,420 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.99.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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