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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: $58,815

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $4,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,764

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $3,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelR-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimR350SLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,690 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $49,002 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Premium 2 Package 4,400 4,490 4,490 3,050
Xenon HID headlights 985      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 700 700 850
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 990 990  
Heated front seats 750      
Blind spot warning system 600      
Premium 1 Package   3,390    
Special order charge   250 250  
Rear spoiler   350 350  
Premium 2 Package 4,092 4,175 4,175 2,837
Xenon HID headlights 916      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 651 651 791
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 921 921  
Heated front seats 698      
Blind spot warning system 558      
Premium 1 Package   3,153    
Special order charge   233 233  
Rear spoiler   326 326  
Options (change) 9,305 10,890 7,500 4,620
Options (change) 8,655 10,129 6,976 4,298
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $62,870 $58,815 $67,625 $78,145
Total Invoice $58,532 $54,764 $62,957 $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: $7,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,952
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelR-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimR350SLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine302hp 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)255/50-19225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$62,870$58,815$67,625$78,145
Adjustments for Features0-3,420-4,070-4,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,870$55,395$63,555$73,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,160$18,330
Total Invoice$58,532$54,764$62,957$72,741
Adjustments for Features0-3,184-3,789-4,114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,532$51,580$59,168$68,627
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,588$17,047

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

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelR-ClassSLKSLKSLK
TrimR350SLK300SLK350AMG 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 liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
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$100   
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
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
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$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$8,365$11,785$12,435$12,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,420$4,070$4,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,184-3,789-4,114

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

Model Year20122016
ModelR-ClassSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase126.6 in95.7 in
Length203.1 in162.8 in
Width77.1 in71.5 in
Height65.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested105047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
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 Requested186579%
Total Not Requested50021%
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

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
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 Requested186579%
Total Not Requested50021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 Requested129090%
Total Not Requested15010%

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