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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,950

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $16,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,051

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $15,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKMustangMustang
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $29,395 $36,395
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $27,106 $33,406
Lighting Package 990 990 990    
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925    
Heated front seats 690 690      
Navigation system 1,200 1,200      
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700      
Satellite radio     500    
Pony Package       995  
Comfort Package       595 595
Electronics Package       2,195 2,195
Xenon HID headlights       525 525
Security Package       395 395
Rear spoiler         0
Lighting Package 921 921 921    
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860    
Heated front seats 642 642      
Navigation system 1,116 1,116      
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581      
Satellite radio     465    
Pony Package       866  
Comfort Package       518 518
Electronics Package       1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights       457 457
Security Package       344 344
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 7,395 7,395 4,575 4,705 3,710
Options (change) 6,878 6,878 4,255 4,095 3,229
Destination 775 775 775 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $51,070 $55,120 $68,150 $34,950 $40,955
Total Invoice $47,550 $51,317 $63,525 $32,051 $37,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,878
Model Year20062006200620102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKMustangMustang
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8210hp V6315hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$51,070$55,120$68,150$34,950$40,955
Adjustments for Features-2,815-2,815-4,7150-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,255$52,305$63,435$34,950$40,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,180$0$5,705
Total Invoice$47,550$51,317$63,525$32,051$37,485
Adjustments for Features-2,621-2,621-4,3950-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,929$48,696$59,130$32,051$37,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$14,201$0$5,159

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20062006200620102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKMustangMustang
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
5-speed manual   $0$0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$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 
911 assist   $25$25
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Cloth convertible top (optional material)    $0
Convertible top boot (optional)    $0
Power convertible top   $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $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
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,730$9,730$11,630$6,915$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,815$2,815$4,715$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,621-2,621-4,3950-275

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20062010
ModelSLKMustang
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in107.1 in
Length160.7 in188.1 in
Width70.4 in73.9 in
Height51.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft39.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft39.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested20041%
Total Not Requested29059%
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested20041%
Total Not Requested29059%
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested20042%
Total Not Requested27558%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

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