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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: $48,880

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $2,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,519

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $2,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelR-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimR350 / R320SLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,100 $45,950 $50,950 $65,700
Base Invoice $39,153 $42,734 $47,384 $61,101
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200      
CD changer, remote 450      
Lighting Package 910 1,030 1,030 1,030
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720 720 720
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 700 700  
Heated front seats 710      
Heating Package   990 990  
Automatic climate control, front   730 730 730
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046      
CD changer, remote 418      
Lighting Package 846 958 958 958
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 670 670 670
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 651 651  
Heated front seats 660      
Heating Package   921 921  
Automatic climate control, front   679 679 679
Options (change) 5,905 4,545 4,545 2,480
Options (change) 5,491 4,228 4,228 2,307
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $48,880 $51,370 $56,370 $70,055
Total Invoice $45,519 $47,837 $52,487 $65,283

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,242
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelR-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimR350 / R320SLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$48,880$51,370$56,370$70,055
Adjustments for Features0-1,155-2,205-4,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,880$50,215$54,165$65,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$15,245
Total Invoice$45,519$47,837$52,487$65,283
Adjustments for Features0-1,076-2,053-4,282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,519$46,761$50,434$61,001
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,673$14,240

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

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelR-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimR350 / R320SLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200
6-speed manual $150  
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50   
Remote window/roof operation$15  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers $0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
Satellite radio   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$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   
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150 
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,530$8,685$9,735$12,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,155$2,205$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,076-2,053-4,282

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK features.

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

Model Year20082009
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 Weight4,830 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

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%

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%

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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