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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,380

Buick Encore   
Difference: $19,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,078

Buick Encore   
Difference: $16,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062018
ModelSLKSLKSLKEncore
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $24,365
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $23,390
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300    
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 395
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200   495
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700    
Heated front seats 690 690    
Satellite radio     500  
Premium Group       6,150
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209    
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 359
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116   450
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581    
Heated front seats 642 642    
Satellite radio     465  
Premium Group       5,904
Options (change) 7,705 7,705 3,585 7,040
Options (change) 7,166 7,166 3,334 6,713
Destination 775 775 775 975
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $51,380 $55,430 $67,160 $32,380
Total Invoice $47,838 $51,605 $62,604 $31,078

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,415
Model Year2006200620062018
ModelSLKSLKSLKEncore
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18215/55-18
Total Price$51,380$55,430$67,160$32,380
Adjustments for Features-1,445-1,445-2,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,935$53,985$65,115$32,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,180$0
Total Invoice$47,838$51,605$62,604$31,078
Adjustments for Features-1,345-1,345-1,9060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,493$50,260$60,698$31,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$14,205$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Buick Encore

Model Year2006200620062018
ModelSLKSLKSLKEncore
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats   $300
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,100$9,100$9,700$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,445$1,445$2,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,345-1,345-1,9060

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20062018
ModelSLKEncore
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in100.6 in
Length160.7 in168.4 in
Width70.4 in69.9 in
Height51.0 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested40096%
Total Not Requested154%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested40096%
Total Not Requested154%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested232553%
Total Not Requested203047%

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