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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: $53,720

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $3,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,012

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $3,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200720072007
ModelR-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimR350SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,690 $43,350 $47,400 $62,500
Base Invoice $49,002 $40,316 $44,082 $58,125
Xenon HID headlights 985      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 700 700 700
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590      
Heated front seats 750      
Premium II Package   3,650 3,650 1,400
Heating Package   970 970  
Lighting Package   1,000 1,000 1,000
CD changer, remote   440 440 440
Navigation system   1,200 1,200 1,200
Bluetooth cell phone link   925 925 925
Automatic climate control, front   710 710 710
Appearance Package     990  
Xenon HID headlights 916      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549      
Heated front seats 698      
Premium II Package   3,394 3,394 1,302
Heating Package   902 902  
Lighting Package   930 930 930
CD changer, remote   409 409 409
Navigation system   1,116 1,116 1,116
Bluetooth cell phone link   860 860 860
Automatic climate control, front   660 660 660
Appearance Package     921  
Options (change) 3,705 9,595 10,585 6,375
Options (change) 3,447 8,921 9,842 5,927
Destination 875 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $57,270 $53,720 $58,760 $70,950
Total Invoice $53,324 $50,012 $54,699 $66,127

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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: $5,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,099
Model Year2012200720072007
ModelR-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimR350SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine302hp V6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT7M6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$57,270$53,720$58,760$70,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,920-2,220-3,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,270$51,800$56,540$67,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,740$15,930
Total Invoice$53,324$50,012$54,699$66,127
Adjustments for Features0-1,787-2,067-3,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,324$48,225$52,632$63,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,407$14,901

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

Model Year2012200720072007
ModelR-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimR350SLK280SLK350SLK55 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 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
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
Neck-level heating, front seats $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 
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  $100
Total Value of Features$8,315$10,235$10,535$11,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,920$2,220$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,787-2,067-3,001

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

Model Year20122007
ModelR-ClassSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase126.6 in95.7 in
Length203.1 in160.7 in
Width77.1 in70.4 in
Height65.4 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested114044%
Total Not Requested145056%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested114044%
Total Not Requested145056%
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 wheel0Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested60092%

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