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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $74,715

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $56,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,548

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $52,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelS-ClassSLK
TrimS63 AMGSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $127,000 $67,500
Base Invoice $118,110 $62,775
iPod integration 425  
Lighting Package   1,090
Multimedia Package   2,150
Automatic climate control, front   760
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Proximity key   650
iPod integration 395  
Lighting Package   1,014
Multimedia Package   2,000
Automatic climate control, front   707
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Proximity key   605
Options (change) 425 6,340
Options (change) 395 5,898
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $131,300 $74,715
Total Invoice $122,380 $69,548

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,313
Model Year20082012
ModelS-ClassSLK
TrimS63 AMGSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine518hp V8415hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20235/40-18
Total Price$131,300$74,715
Adjustments for Features-1,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$129,670$74,715
Total Invoice$122,380$69,548
Adjustments for Features-1,5190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$120,861$69,548

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

Model Year20082012
ModelS-ClassSLK
TrimS63 AMGSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Total Value of Features$11,740$10,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5190

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK features.

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

Model Year20082012
ModelS-ClassSLK
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase124.6 in95.7 in
Length205.0 in162.8 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height58.0 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,663 lb.3,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.310.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92596%
Total Not Requested404%

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