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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: $54,265

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $20,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021200820082008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimE 450AMG E 53SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $71,950 $82,850 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 710 710 710
Satellite radio 460        
Rear spoiler 350        
Leather seating surfaces   1,620      
Premium II Package     3,995 3,995 1,410
Heating Package     980 980  
Lighting Package     1,010 1,010 1,010
Tires, run-flat     250 250  
Navigation system     1,200 1,200 1,200
Automatic climate control, front     720 720 720
iPod integration     375 375 375
Appearance Package       1,000  
Neck-level heating, front seats         380
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 659 659 659
Satellite radio 428        
Rear spoiler 326        
Leather seating surfaces   1,507      
Premium II Package     3,715 3,715 1,311
Heating Package     911 911  
Lighting Package     939 939 939
Tires, run-flat     232 232  
Navigation system     1,116 1,116 1,116
Automatic climate control, front     670 670 670
iPod integration     349 349 349
Appearance Package       930  
Neck-level heating, front seats         353
Options (change) 1,530 2,340 9,240 10,240 5,805
Options (change) 1,424 2,177 8,591 9,521 5,397
Destination 1,050 1,050 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $74,530 $86,240 $54,265 $60,565 $71,180

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,219
Model Year20212021200820082008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimE 450AMG E 53SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine362hp I6 H429hp I6 H228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT9T9M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8590, 13380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$74,530$86,240$54,265$60,565$71,180
Adjustments for Features-5,045-3,5200-1,350-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,485$82,720$54,265$59,215$69,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,235$0$4,950$15,615

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

Model Year20212021200820082008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimE 450AMG E 53SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100   
Proximity key $250   
Remote app$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75   
Semi-automated parking system $500   
Wind blocker, automatic$500    
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100    
Blind spot warning system $200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor $50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Second-row low console$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit $0  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Power convertible top$4000    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Near-field communications (NFC) $25   
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$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   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Wireless charging station $75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25$25$25
Boost gauge $75   
Chronometer $100   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
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  $100
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 $150$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Wood trim$300  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$14,690$13,165$9,645$10,995$10,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,045$3,520$0$1,350$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-167-1320-1,257-1,212

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

Model Year20212008
ModelE-ClassSLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.1 in95.7 in
Length190.0 in160.7 in
Width73.2 in70.4 in
Height56.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.5 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.59.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested234078%
Total Not Requested65022%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested234078%
Total Not Requested65022%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

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