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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Five Hundred Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Five Hundred Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,140

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $24,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,822

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $23,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820072007
ModelSLKSLKSLKFive HundredFive Hundred
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSELLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $23,035 $26,610
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $21,281 $24,499
Heating Package 980 980      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,995 1,995
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410    
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
CD changer, remote 450 450 450    
Interior Convenience Group       595  
Power-adjustable pedals       240  
Traction control       195 195
Satellite radio       195 195
Heated front seats       240  
Leather seating surfaces       895  
Heating Package 911 911      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 1,736 1,736
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311    
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
CD changer, remote 418 418 418    
Interior Convenience Group       518  
Power-adjustable pedals       209  
Traction control       170 170
Satellite radio       170 170
Heated front seats       209  
Leather seating surfaces       779  
Options (change) 8,055 8,055 4,490 4,355 2,385
Options (change) 7,489 7,489 4,174 3,791 2,076
Destination 875 875 875 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $53,080 $58,380 $69,865 $28,140 $29,745
Total Invoice $49,424 $54,352 $65,125 $25,822 $27,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Five Hundred

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Five Hundred SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,642
Model Year20082008200820072007
ModelSLKSLKSLKFive HundredFive Hundred
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSELLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8203hp V6203hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$53,080$58,380$69,865$28,140$29,745
Adjustments for Features-7,475-8,525-8,7750-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,605$49,855$61,090$28,140$29,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0$1,355
Total Invoice$49,424$54,352$65,125$25,822$27,325
Adjustments for Features-6,960-7,937-8,1800-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,464$46,415$56,945$25,822$27,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$14,481$0$1,273

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year20082008200820072007
ModelSLKSLKSLKFive HundredFive Hundred
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSELLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$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$50
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$11,050$12,100$12,350$3,575$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,475$8,525$8,775$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,960-7,937-8,1800-230

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year20082007
ModelSLKFive Hundred
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in112.9 in
Length160.7 in200.7 in
Width70.4 in74.5 in
Height51.0 in60.1 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested105035%
Total Not Requested194065%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested105035%
Total Not Requested194065%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred SEL

Power-adjustable pedals
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%

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