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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: $27,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,383

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $25,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKCaliberCaliber
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGSXTSXT Plus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $18,765 $18,730
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $18,232 $18,199
Heating Package 990 990      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
iPod integration 375 375      
Uconnect Voice Command       325 325
Driver Convenience Group       550 550
Security Group       750 700
Heating Package 921 921      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
iPod integration 349 349      
Uconnect Voice Command       296 296
Driver Convenience Group       501 501
Security Group       683 637
Options (change) 2,085 2,085 720 1,625 1,575
Options (change) 1,940 1,940 670 1,480 1,434
Destination 875 875 875 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $48,910 $53,910 $68,295 $21,140 $21,055
Total Invoice $45,549 $50,199 $63,646 $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: $21,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,355
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKCaliberCaliber
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGSXTSXT Plus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7CVTM5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$48,910$53,910$68,295$21,140$21,055
Adjustments for Features-7,090-8,140-10,630-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,820$45,770$57,665$20,240$21,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,845$0$815
Total Invoice$45,549$50,199$63,646$20,462$20,383
Adjustments for Features-6,603-7,580-9,906-8710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,946$42,619$53,740$19,591$20,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$14,794$0$792

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKCaliberCaliber
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGSXTSXT Plus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
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
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Satellite radio  $200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Interior trim, special color    $0
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
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  
Total Value of Features$10,440$11,490$13,980$4,250$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,090$8,140$10,630$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,603-7,580-9,906-8710

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20092012
ModelSLKCaliber
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in103.7 in
Length160.7 in173.8 in
Width70.4 in68.8 in
Height51.0 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.2,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 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
6.5 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft347.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
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 port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
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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