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

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

Lowest Total Price: $54,190

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $2,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,456

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $2,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelR-ClassR-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimR350R500SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Lighting Package 890 890 1,010 1,010 1,010
Trim Package 1,750 1,200      
Entertainment Package 1,190        
Comfort Package 1,350 625      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 710 710 710
Heated front seats 690        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 530 530      
Satellite radio 500 500      
Front sport buckets 400        
Heating Package     980 980  
Appearance Package     1,300 1,000  
Premium II Package     3,995 3,995  
CD changer, remote     450 450 450
Automatic climate control, front     720 720 720
Lighting Package 828 828 939 939 939
Trim Package 1,628 1,116      
Entertainment Package 1,107        
Comfort Package 1,256 581      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 659 659 659
Heated front seats 642        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 493 493      
Satellite radio 465 465      
Front sport buckets 372        
Heating Package     911 911  
Appearance Package     1,209 930  
Premium II Package     3,715 3,715  
CD changer, remote     418 418 418
Automatic climate control, front     670 670 670
Options (change) 7,990 4,435 9,165 8,865 2,890
Options (change) 7,433 4,125 8,521 8,242 2,686
Destination 775 775 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $56,765 $60,710 $54,190 $59,190 $68,265
Total Invoice $52,848 $56,545 $50,456 $55,105 $63,637

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,527
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelR-ClassR-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimR350R500SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6302hp V8228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 1280, 8380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$56,765$60,710$54,190$59,190$68,265
Adjustments for Features-500-1,270-2,320-1,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,715$60,710$52,920$56,870$66,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,995$0$3,950$13,475
Total Invoice$52,848$56,545$50,456$55,105$63,637
Adjustments for Features-470-1,182-2,160-1,743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,801$56,545$49,274$52,945$61,894
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,744$0$3,671$12,620

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

Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelR-ClassR-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimR350R500SLK280SLK350SLK55 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 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50   
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net$40$40   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
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$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Rear seat audio controls$25    
Surround sound$250 $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
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   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125   
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,640$7,590$8,860$9,910$9,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$1,270$2,320$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments-470-1,182-2,160-1,743

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

Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase126.6 in95.7 in
Length203.0 in160.7 in
Width75.7 in70.4 in
Height65.4 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45051%
Total Not Requested42549%
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
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested25049%
Total Not Requested26551%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
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 lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested209070%
Total Not Requested90030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
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 lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested209070%
Total Not Requested90030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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