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

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

Lowest Total Price: $52,585

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $780

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,959

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimML350ML500SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Premium Package 6,150 3,750 1,200 1,200 1,470
Sunroof 1,390 1,290      
Entertainment Package 1,080 1,080 1,700 1,700  
Lighting Package 890 890 990 990 990
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450 1,300 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690
Satellite radio 500 500     500
Heated front seats 690   690 690  
Interior Trim Package     710 710  
CD changer, remote     430 430 430
Navigation system     1,200 1,200  
Premium Package 5,720 3,488 1,116 1,116 1,367
Sunroof 1,293 1,200      
Entertainment Package 1,004 1,004 1,581 1,581  
Lighting Package 828 828 921 921 921
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349 1,209 1,209  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642
Satellite radio 465 465     465
Heated front seats 642   642 642  
Interior Trim Package     660 660  
CD changer, remote     400 400 400
Navigation system     1,116 1,116  
Options (change) 12,840 9,650 8,910 8,910 4,080
Options (change) 11,943 8,976 8,287 8,287 3,795
Destination 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $53,365 $58,925 $52,585 $56,635 $67,655
Total Invoice $49,686 $54,856 $48,959 $52,726 $63,065

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $210
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimML350ML500SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6302hp V8228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$53,365$58,925$52,585$56,635$67,655
Adjustments for Features-555-58000-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,810$58,345$52,585$56,635$67,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,535$0$4,050$14,770
Total Invoice$49,686$54,856$48,959$52,726$63,065
Adjustments for Features-517-54000-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,169$54,316$48,959$52,726$62,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,147$0$3,767$13,826

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

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimML350ML500SLK280SLK350SLK55 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 liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
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
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,215$9,240$8,660$8,660$8,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$555$580$0$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-517-54000-280

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

Model Year20062006
ModelM-ClassSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.7 in95.7 in
Length188.5 in160.7 in
Width75.2 in70.4 in
Height69.8 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested225058%
Total Not Requested162542%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%

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 wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested415100%
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 wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested415100%
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 wipers100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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