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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,045

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $17,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,450

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $15,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelSLKSLKSLKLaCrosse
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $30,170
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $28,963
Premium 1 Package 3,390      
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490 3,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350   350
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Premium 3 Package     1,295  
Touring Group       8,650
Premium 1 Package 3,153      
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175 2,837  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326 326   308
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Premium 3 Package     1,204  
Touring Group       8,304
Options (change) 9,720 5,560 5,065 9,000
Options (change) 9,040 5,171 4,711 8,612
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $57,645 $65,685 $78,590 $40,045
Total Invoice $53,675 $61,152 $73,154 $38,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,396
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelSLKSLKSLKLaCrosse
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8hp
TransmissionT9T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$57,645$65,685$78,590$40,045
Adjustments for Features-6,260-6,060-8,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,385$59,625$70,280$40,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$18,895$0
Total Invoice$53,675$61,152$73,154$38,450
Adjustments for Features-5,829-5,642-7,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,846$55,510$65,419$38,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,664$17,573$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelSLKSLKSLKLaCrosse
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,625$11,425$13,675$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,260$6,060$8,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,829-5,642-7,7350

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162012
ModelSLKLaCrosse
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in111.7 in
Length162.8 in196.9 in
Width71.5 in73.1 in
Height51.2 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,835 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested51534%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested189080%
Total Not Requested47520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested189080%
Total Not Requested47520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested124086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested75047%
Total Not Requested85053%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Touring Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested516565%
Total Not Requested282535%

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