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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: $54,770

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $6,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,001

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $5,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelR-ClassSLKSLK
TrimR350SLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $49,300 $42,500 $54,800
Base Invoice $45,849 $39,525 $50,964
Premium 2 Package 5,950    
Obstacle detection, rear 790 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 700 700
Adaptive dampers - electrical 760    
Heated front seats 740    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 580    
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Dynamic Handling Package   990 990
Special order charge   250 250
Wood trim   990 990
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Analog clock   250 250
Rear spoiler   375 375
Proximity key   650 650
Premium 2 Package 5,534    
Obstacle detection, rear 735 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 651 651
Adaptive dampers - electrical 707    
Heated front seats 688    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 539    
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Dynamic Handling Package   921 921
Special order charge   233 233
Wood trim   921 921
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Analog clock   233 233
Rear spoiler   349 349
Proximity key   605 605
Options (change) 10,790 11,395 11,395
Options (change) 10,035 10,601 10,601
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $60,965 $54,770 $67,070
Total Invoice $56,759 $51,001 $62,440

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,057
Model Year201020122012
ModelR-ClassSLKSLK
TrimR350SLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT7M6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$60,965$54,770$67,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,395-3,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,965$53,375$63,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,300
Total Invoice$56,759$51,001$62,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,299-3,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,759$49,702$59,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,577

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

Model Year201020122012
ModelR-ClassSLKSLK
TrimR350SLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200
6-speed manual $150 
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration$100  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,515$8,910$10,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,395$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,299-3,161

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

Model Year20102012
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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested221568%
Total Not Requested105032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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