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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: $37,795

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $13,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,770

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $11,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKMustangMustang
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $36,100 $44,595
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $34,115 $42,142
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    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200   795 795
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700      
Heated front seats 690 690      
Satellite radio     500    
Rear spoiler       0 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    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116   755 755
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581      
Heated front seats 642 642      
Satellite radio     465    
Rear spoiler       0 0
Options (change) 7,395 7,395 4,575 795 795
Options (change) 6,878 6,878 4,255 755 755
Destination 775 775 775 900 900
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $51,070 $55,120 $68,150 $37,795 $46,290
Total Invoice $47,550 $51,317 $63,525 $35,770 $43,797

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,045
Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKMustangMustang
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8310hp I4460hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9?, 9?, 9
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$37,795$46,290
Adjustments for Features00-1,900-280-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,070$55,120$66,250$37,515$46,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,180$0$8,495
Total Invoice$47,550$51,317$63,525$35,770$43,797
Adjustments for Features00-1,771-265-265
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,550$51,317$61,754$35,505$43,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$14,204$0$8,027

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKMustangMustang
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active glove box   $100$100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Line lock   $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Safety key   $5$5
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Body kit  $0  
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0
Power convertible top   $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
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  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Performance meter   $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
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 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options   $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,925$9,925$11,825$10,205$10,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,900$280$280
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,771-265-265

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20062018
ModelSLKMustang
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in107.1 in
Length160.7 in188.5 in
Width70.4 in75.4 in
Height51.0 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,707 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft311.4 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 opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30072%
Total Not Requested11528%
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 opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30072%
Total Not Requested11528%
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 opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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