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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: $39,395

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $14,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,290

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $13,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKMustangMustang
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $36,100 $44,595
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $34,115 $42,142
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010    
Heating Package 980 980      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 795 795
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410    
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
Carbon Sport Interior Package       1,195 1,195
Rear spoiler       0 0
Temporary spare tire       405 405
Lighting Package 939 939 939    
Heating Package 911 911      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 755 755
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311    
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
Carbon Sport Interior Package       1,135 1,135
Rear spoiler       0 0
Temporary spare tire       385 385
Options (change) 8,990 8,990 5,425 2,395 2,395
Options (change) 8,359 8,359 5,044 2,275 2,275
Destination 875 875 875 900 900
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $54,015 $59,315 $70,800 $39,395 $47,890
Total Invoice $50,294 $55,222 $65,995 $37,290 $45,317

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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: $12,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,309
Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKMustangMustang
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8310hp I4460hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$54,015$59,315$70,800$39,395$47,890
Adjustments for Features-1,820-2,870-3,12000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,195$56,445$67,680$39,395$47,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0$8,495
Total Invoice$50,294$55,222$65,995$37,290$45,317
Adjustments for Features-1,695-2,672-2,90800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,599$52,550$63,087$37,290$45,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$14,488$0$8,027

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082008200820182018
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
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$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
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
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
iPod integration$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $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$75$75  
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$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  
Carbon fiber trim   $200$200
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Memory system, driver seat$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$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$10,975$12,025$12,275$9,155$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,820$2,870$3,120$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,695-2,672-2,90800

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082018
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%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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 seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested95032%
Total Not Requested204068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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 seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested95032%
Total Not Requested204068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

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%
Carbon Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Carbon fiber trim200No
Synthetic suede door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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%
Carbon Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Carbon fiber trim200No
Synthetic suede door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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