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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: $49,620

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $995

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,201

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200620062006
ModelR-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimR350 / R320SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $47,650 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $44,315 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 690 690 690
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650      
Heated front seats 720 690 690  
Interior Trim Package   710 710  
Premium Package   1,200 1,200 1,470
Comfort Package   1,300 1,300  
Bluetooth cell phone link   925 925 925
CD changer, remote   430 430 430
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 642 642 642
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604      
Heated front seats 670 642 642  
Interior Trim Package   660 660  
Premium Package   1,116 1,116 1,367
Comfort Package   1,209 1,209  
Bluetooth cell phone link   860 860 860
CD changer, remote   400 400 400
Options (change) 2,090 5,945 5,945 3,515
Options (change) 1,944 5,529 5,529 3,269
Destination 875 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $50,615 $49,620 $53,670 $67,090
Total Invoice $47,134 $46,201 $49,968 $62,539

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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: $2,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,688
Model Year2009200620062006
ModelR-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimR350 / R320SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT7M6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$50,615$49,620$53,670$67,090
Adjustments for Features0-1,885-1,885-3,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,615$47,735$51,785$64,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050$16,320
Total Invoice$47,134$46,201$49,968$62,539
Adjustments for Features0-1,755-1,755-2,829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,134$44,446$48,213$59,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,767$15,264

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

Model Year2009200620062006
ModelR-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimR350 / R320SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  $1200
6-speed manual $150$150 
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$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   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
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 spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
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   
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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$8,075$9,960$9,960$11,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,885$1,885$3,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,755-1,755-2,829

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

Model Year20092006
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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
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, power100No
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 mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
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, power100No
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 mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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