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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: $53,510

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $5,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,819

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $5,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012200620062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,990 $57,590 $94,990 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $45,561 $53,559 $88,341 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Premium 2 Package 5,370 5,370        
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290   990 990 990
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   690 690 690
Interior Trim Package       710 710  
Premium Package       1,200 1,200 1,470
Comfort Package       1,300 1,300  
Heated front seats       690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link       925 925 925
Navigation system       1,200 1,200  
Entertainment Package       1,700 1,700  
CD changer, remote       430 430 430
Satellite radio           500
Premium 2 Package 4,994 4,994        
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200   921 921 921
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670   642 642 642
Interior Trim Package       660 660  
Premium Package       1,116 1,116 1,367
Comfort Package       1,209 1,209  
Heated front seats       642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link       860 860 860
Navigation system       1,116 1,116  
Entertainment Package       1,581 1,581  
CD changer, remote       400 400 400
Satellite radio           465
Options (change) 9,590 9,590 590 9,835 9,835 5,005
Options (change) 8,920 8,920 549 9,147 9,147 4,655
Destination 875 875 875 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $59,455 $68,055 $96,455 $53,510 $57,560 $68,580
Total Invoice $55,356 $63,354 $89,765 $49,819 $53,586 $63,925

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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: $4,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,341
Model Year201220122012200620062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7M6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$59,455$68,055$96,455$53,510$57,560$68,580
Adjustments for Features-1,285-1,635-6,83500-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,170$66,420$89,620$53,510$57,560$68,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,250$31,450$0$4,050$14,770
Total Invoice$55,356$63,354$89,765$49,819$53,586$63,925
Adjustments for Features-1,196-1,522-6,36100-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,160$61,832$83,404$49,819$53,586$63,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,672$29,244$0$3,767$13,826

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

Model Year201220122012200620062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr 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$150 
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Semi-automated parking system  $500   
Wind blocker, small   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200   
Obstacle detection, front  $150   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250   
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40   
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250   
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  $200
Running boards $350    
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325   
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200
CD player$125$125 $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50   
Media drive$15$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200   
Chronometer  $100   
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$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$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000   
Wood trim  $300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$10,505$10,855$16,055$9,220$9,220$9,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$1,635$6,835$0$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,196-1,522-6,36100-280

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

Model Year20122006
ModelM-ClassSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.8 in95.7 in
Length189.1 in160.7 in
Width75.2 in70.4 in
Height70.7 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested157551%
Total Not Requested154049%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested157551%
Total Not Requested154049%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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 lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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 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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