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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,090

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $43,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,363

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $40,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008200820082008
ModelSLSLSLSLSLKSLKSLK
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Wood trim     0 0      
Premium II Package         3,995 3,995 1,410
Heating Package         980 980  
Lighting Package         1,010 1,010 1,010
Navigation system         1,200 1,200 1,200
Automatic climate control, front         720 720 720
CD changer, remote         450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)         710 710 710
Appearance Package           1,000  
Wood trim     0 0      
Premium II Package         3,715 3,715 1,311
Heating Package         911 911  
Lighting Package         939 939 939
Navigation system         1,116 1,116 1,116
Automatic climate control, front         670 670 670
CD changer, remote         418 418 418
Metallic paint (extra cost)         659 659 659
Appearance Package           930  
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 9,065 10,065 5,500
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 8,428 9,358 5,113
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0 1,300
Total Price $97,475 $136,675 $132,775 $190,675 $54,090 $60,390 $70,875
Total Invoice $90,804 $127,351 $123,724 $177,571 $50,363 $56,221 $66,064

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,869
Model Year2008200820082008200820082008
ModelSLSLSLSLSLKSLKSLK
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T5T5M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$97,475$136,675$132,775$190,675$54,090$60,390$70,875
Adjustments for Features-7,055-8,755-7,905-8,8550-1,350-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,420$127,920$124,870$181,820$54,090$59,040$69,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$34,450$91,400$0$4,950$15,485
Total Invoice$90,804$127,351$123,724$177,571$50,363$56,221$66,064
Adjustments for Features-6,572-8,158-7,366-8,2460-1,257-1,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,232$119,193$116,358$169,325$50,363$54,964$64,852
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,961$32,126$85,093$0$4,601$14,489

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2008200820082008200820082008
ModelSLSLSLSLSLKSLKSLK
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    $1200$1200
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000   
6-speed manual    $150  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350 $350   
Proximity key $250 $250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500   
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  $0
Rear spoiler      $200
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Cornering lights $50 $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50   
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150 $150
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,025$9,725$8,875$9,825$970$2,320$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,055$8,755$7,905$8,855$0$1,350$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,572-8,158-7,366-8,2460-1,257-1,212

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082008
ModelSLSLK
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase100.8 in95.7 in
Length178.5 in160.7 in
Width71.5 in70.4 in
Height51.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Total Requested259087%
Total Not Requested40013%
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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Total Requested259087%
Total Not Requested40013%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
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 SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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