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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: $37,055

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $19,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,002

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $18,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelSLKSLKMustangMustang
TrimSLK300SLK350V6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $31,310 $38,710
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $28,899 $35,559
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Sport Package   1,160    
6-speed manual   0    
Comfort Package     595 595
Electronics Package     2,340 2,340
Temporary spare tire     100  
Xenon HID headlights     920 920
Pony Package     995  
Rear spoiler       0
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Lighting Package 995 995    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707    
Sport Package   1,079    
6-speed manual   0    
Comfort Package     518 518
Electronics Package     2,036 2,036
Temporary spare tire     87  
Xenon HID headlights     801 801
Pony Package     866  
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 8,030 9,190 4,950 3,855
Options (change) 7,469 8,548 4,308 3,355
Destination 875 875 795 795
Total Price $56,555 $63,365 $37,055 $43,360
Total Invoice $52,658 $58,992 $34,002 $39,709

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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: $15,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,820
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelSLKSLKMustangMustang
TrimSLK300SLK350V6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine228hp V6300hp V6305hp V6412hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$56,555$63,365$37,055$43,360
Adjustments for Features-4,120-4,12000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,435$59,245$37,055$43,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,810$0$6,305
Total Invoice$52,658$58,992$34,002$39,709
Adjustments for Features-3,836-3,83600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,822$55,156$34,002$39,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,334$0$5,707

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelSLKSLKMustangMustang
TrimSLK300SLK350V6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Safety key  $5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Cloth convertible top (optional material)   $0
Convertible top boot (optional)   $0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$10,375$10,375$6,255$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,120$4,120$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,836-3,83600

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20112012
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.3,582 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 SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
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
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested124058%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
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
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested124058%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40ZR18 tires400No
245/35ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1065100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1065100%
Total Not Requested00%

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