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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Dodge Caliber Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Dodge Caliber Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,055

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $27,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,383

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $25,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKCaliberCaliber
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55SXTSXT Plus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $18,765 $18,730
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $18,232 $18,199
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Uconnect Voice Command       325 325
Driver Convenience Group       550 550
Security Group       750 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Rear spoiler 326 326      
Uconnect Voice Command       296 296
Driver Convenience Group       501 501
Security Group       683 637
Options (change) 1,070 1,070 720 1,625 1,575
Options (change) 996 996 670 1,480 1,434
Destination 925 925 925 750 750
Total Price $48,995 $61,195 $74,245 $21,140 $21,055
Total Invoice $45,631 $56,977 $69,113 $20,462 $20,383

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,526
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKCaliberCaliber
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55SXTSXT Plus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T7CVTM5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 11500, 11?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$48,995$61,195$74,245$21,140$21,055
Adjustments for Features-10,215-11,930-13,505-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,780$49,265$60,740$20,240$21,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,485$21,960$0$815
Total Invoice$45,631$56,977$69,113$20,462$20,383
Adjustments for Features-9,514-11,108-12,572-8710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,117$45,869$56,541$19,591$20,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,752$20,424$0$792

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKCaliberCaliber
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55SXTSXT Plus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
CVT   $1000 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key $250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Satellite radio $200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers  $50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Interior trim, special color    $0
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150  
No leather in second row $-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,915$14,630$16,205$3,600$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,215$11,930$13,505$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,514-11,108-12,572-8710

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20162012
ModelSLKCaliber
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in103.7 in
Length162.8 in173.8 in
Width71.5 in68.8 in
Height51.2 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.2,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft347.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

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