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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,510

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $6,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,819

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $5,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelGLGLSLKSLKSLK
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $55,900 $77,375 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $51,987 $71,959 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Leather seating surfaces 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710   690 690 690
Lighting Package     990 990 990
Interior Trim Package     710 710  
Premium Package     1,200 1,200 1,470
Comfort Package     1,300 1,300  
CD changer, remote     430 430 430
Heated front seats     690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link     925 925 925
Navigation system     1,200 1,200  
Entertainment Package     1,700 1,700  
Satellite radio         500
Leather seating surfaces 1,953        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660   642 642 642
Lighting Package     921 921 921
Interior Trim Package     660 660  
Premium Package     1,116 1,116 1,367
Comfort Package     1,209 1,209  
CD changer, remote     400 400 400
Heated front seats     642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link     860 860 860
Navigation system     1,116 1,116  
Entertainment Package     1,581 1,581  
Satellite radio         465
Options (change) 2,810 0 9,835 9,835 5,005
Options (change) 2,613 0 9,147 9,147 4,655
Destination 875 875 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $59,585 $78,250 $53,510 $57,560 $68,580
Total Invoice $55,475 $72,834 $49,819 $53,586 $63,925

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,582
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelGLGLSLKSLKSLK
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine335hp V8382hp V8228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8440, 12380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18295/40-21205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$59,585$78,250$53,510$57,560$68,580
Adjustments for Features0-7,415-995-995-1,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,585$70,835$52,515$56,565$67,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,250$0$4,050$14,770
Total Invoice$55,475$72,834$49,819$53,586$63,925
Adjustments for Features0-6,902-926-926-1,207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,475$65,932$48,893$52,660$62,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,457$0$3,767$13,825

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

Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelGLGLSLKSLKSLK
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  $1200
6-speed manual  $150$150 
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125   
Power liftgate $350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera $200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Roof rack $300   
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards $350   
Skid plates $150   
Sunroof $900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system $600$600$600 
Rear seat audio controls $25   
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio $100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
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 third row seats$1000$1000   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,475$16,890$10,470$10,470$10,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,415$995$995$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,902-926-926-1,207

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

Model Year20082006
ModelGLSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase121.1 in95.7 in
Length200.6 in160.7 in
Width76.0 in70.4 in
Height72.4 in51.0 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft39.8 ft3

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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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