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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: $56,225

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $41,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,352

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $38,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008200920092009
ModelSLSLSLSLSLKSLKSLK
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGSLK300SLK350SLK55 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 $45,950 $50,950 $65,700
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $42,734 $47,384 $61,101
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510      
Wood trim     0 0      
Lighting Package         1,030 1,030 1,030
Multimedia Package         2,980 2,980 2,980
Heating Package         990 990  
Premium I Package         2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720 720 720
Automatic climate control, front         730 730 730
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474      
Wood trim     0 0      
Lighting Package         958 958 958
Multimedia Package         2,771 2,771 2,771
Heating Package         921 921  
Premium I Package         2,744 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         670 670 670
Automatic climate control, front         679 679 679
Options (change) 510 510 510 510 9,400 9,400 5,460
Options (change) 474 474 474 474 8,743 8,743 5,078
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0 1,000
Total Price $97,985 $137,185 $133,285 $191,185 $56,225 $61,225 $73,035
Total Invoice $91,278 $127,825 $124,198 $178,045 $52,352 $57,002 $68,054

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,531
Model Year2008200820082008200920092009
ModelSLSLSLSLSLKSLKSLK
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGSLK300SLK350SLK55 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 V6300hp 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)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$97,985$137,185$133,285$191,185$56,225$61,225$73,035
Adjustments for Features-6,865-8,565-7,715-8,6650-1,050-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,120$128,620$125,570$182,520$56,225$60,175$71,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$34,450$91,400$0$3,950$15,510
Total Invoice$91,278$127,825$124,198$178,045$52,352$57,002$68,054
Adjustments for Features-6,395-7,981-7,189-8,0690-978-1,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,883$119,844$117,009$169,976$52,352$56,024$66,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,961$32,126$85,093$0$3,672$14,491

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

Model Year2008200820082008200920092009
ModelSLSLSLSLSLKSLKSLK
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGSLK300SLK350SLK55 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
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200   
CD player$125$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
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$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   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $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$8,300$10,000$9,150$10,100$1,435$2,485$2,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,865$8,565$7,715$8,665$0$1,050$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,395-7,981-7,189-8,0690-978-1,211

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

Model Year20082009
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 SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95071%
Total Not Requested39029%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I 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
Satellite radio200Yes
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 integration100No
Total Requested224096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95071%
Total Not Requested39029%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium I 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
Satellite radio200Yes
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 integration100No
Total Requested224096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95071%
Total Not Requested39029%

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