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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: $54,115

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $830

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,384

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimML350ML500SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $42,900 $55,400 $67,990
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $39,897 $51,522 $63,231
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450      
Entertainment Package 1,080 1,080      
Premium Package 6,150 3,750      
Sunroof 1,390 1,290      
Lighting Package 890 890 1,290 1,290 1,290
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 720 720 720
Heated front seats 690        
Satellite radio 500 500      
Proximity key   1,080 650 650 650
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590  
Wood trim     990 990  
Automatic climate control, front     760 760 760
Analog clock     250 250  
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349      
Entertainment Package 1,004 1,004      
Premium Package 5,720 3,488      
Sunroof 1,293 1,200      
Lighting Package 828 828 1,200 1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 670 670 670
Heated front seats 642        
Satellite radio 465 465      
Proximity key   1,004 605 605 605
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409  
Wood trim     921 921  
Automatic climate control, front     707 707 707
Analog clock     233 233  
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Options (change) 13,590 11,480 11,140 10,370 6,540
Options (change) 12,641 10,678 10,363 9,647 6,084
Destination 775 775 905 905 905
Total Price $54,115 $60,755 $54,945 $66,675 $75,435
Total Invoice $50,384 $56,558 $51,165 $62,074 $70,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,021
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimML350ML500SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6302hp V8201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$54,115$60,755$54,945$66,675$75,435
Adjustments for Features0-275-1,935-3,085-3,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,115$60,480$53,010$63,590$71,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,365$0$10,580$18,590
Total Invoice$50,384$56,558$51,165$62,074$70,220
Adjustments for Features0-256-1,802-2,872-3,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,384$56,302$49,363$59,202$66,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,918$0$9,839$17,287

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

Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelM-ClassM-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimML350ML500SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200$1200
6-speed manual  $150  
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
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 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
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
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$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$100
Total Value of Features$8,040$8,315$9,975$11,125$11,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$1,935$3,085$3,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-1,802-2,872-3,570

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

Model Year20062013
ModelM-ClassSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.7 in95.7 in
Length188.5 in162.8 in
Width75.2 in71.5 in
Height69.8 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested250065%
Total Not Requested137535%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested155065%
Total Not Requested85035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66553%
Total Not Requested60047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66553%
Total Not Requested60047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%

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