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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: $58,575

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $34,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,537

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $31,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920112011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassSLKSLK
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950 $47,650 $53,300
Base Invoice $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024 $44,314 $49,569
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 950 950 950 700 700
iPod integration 425 425 425 425    
Lighting Package         1,070 1,070
Multimedia Package         2,890 2,890
Premium 1 Package         2,590 2,590
Wood trim         690 690
Upgraded leather upholstery         630 630
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720 720
Automatic climate control, front         760 760
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 884 884 884 651 651
iPod integration 395 395 395 395    
Lighting Package         995 995
Multimedia Package         2,688 2,688
Premium 1 Package         2,409 2,409
Wood trim         642 642
Upgraded leather upholstery         586 586
Metallic paint (extra cost)         670 670
Automatic climate control, front         707 707
Options (change) 1,375 1,375 1,375 1,375 10,050 10,050
Options (change) 1,279 1,279 1,279 1,279 9,348 9,348
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $92,600 $136,600 $152,700 $204,200 $58,575 $64,225
Total Invoice $86,250 $127,310 $142,283 $190,178 $54,537 $59,792

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,964
Model Year200920092009200920112011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassSLKSLK
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$92,600$136,600$152,700$204,200$58,575$64,225
Adjustments for Features0-5,900-11,300-11,225-270-1,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,600$130,700$141,400$192,975$58,305$62,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,100$48,800$100,375$0$4,600
Total Invoice$86,250$127,310$142,283$190,178$54,537$59,792
Adjustments for Features0-5,499-10,529-10,454-251-1,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,250$121,811$131,754$179,724$54,286$58,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,561$45,504$93,474$0$4,277

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

Model Year200920092009200920112011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassSLKSLK
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   $1200
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000  
6-speed manual    $150 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100   
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225  
Wind blocker, small    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0    
Forward collision warning  $200$200  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Night vision  $1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera $200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio    $50$50
Media drive    $15$15
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Traffic information    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   $25$25
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200  
Heated second row seats  $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150  
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150  
Metal pedals $75  $75$75
No leather in second row    $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500     
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,915$13,815$19,215$19,140$8,185$9,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,900$11,300$11,225$270$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,499-10,529-10,454-251-1,229

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

Model Year20092011
ModelS-ClassSLK
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase124.6 in95.7 in
Length205.0 in160.7 in
Width73.7 in70.4 in
Height58.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested2140100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested2140100%
Total Not Requested00%

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