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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: $57,900

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $2,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,912

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $2,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelR-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimR350 / R320SLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $47,650 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $44,315 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Premium II Package 7,850      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 700 700 850
Heated front seats 720      
Proximity key 1,130      
Premium 2 Package   4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package   3,390    
Wood trim   325 325  
Rear spoiler   350 350  
Premium II Package 7,300      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 651 651 791
Heated front seats 670      
Proximity key 1,051      
Premium 2 Package   4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package   3,153    
Wood trim   302 302  
Rear spoiler   326 326  
Options (change) 11,640 9,975 6,585 4,620
Options (change) 10,825 9,277 6,124 4,298
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $60,165 $57,900 $66,710 $78,145
Total Invoice $56,015 $53,912 $62,105 $72,741

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,519
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelR-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimR350 / R320SLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT7T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$60,165$57,900$66,710$78,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,595-3,245-3,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,165$55,305$63,465$74,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,160$19,145
Total Invoice$56,015$53,912$62,105$72,741
Adjustments for Features0-2,416-3,021-3,439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,015$51,496$59,084$69,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,588$17,806

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

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelR-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimR350 / R320SLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
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 with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,490$12,085$12,735$13,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,595$3,245$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,416-3,021-3,439

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

Model Year20092016
ModelR-ClassSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase126.6 in95.7 in
Length203.0 in162.8 in
Width75.7 in71.5 in
Height65.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in52.2 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft310.1 ft3

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested226549%
Total Not Requested240051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested111547%
Total Not Requested125053%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101567%
Total Not Requested50033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested111547%
Total Not Requested125053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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