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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: $52,555

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500   
Difference: $19,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,510

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500   
Difference: $19,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelSLKMustang
TrimSLK55 AMGShelby GT500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $67,500 $47,155
Base Invoice $62,775 $42,538
Multimedia Package 2,150  
Lighting Package 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Navigation system   1,995
iPod integration   295
Satellite radio   195
Interior ambient lighting   295
Xenon HID headlights   525
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Lighting Package 1,014  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Navigation system   1,736
iPod integration   257
Satellite radio   170
Interior ambient lighting   257
Xenon HID headlights   457
Options (change) 3,960 3,305
Options (change) 3,684 2,877
Destination 875 795
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $72,335 $52,555
Total Invoice $67,334 $47,510

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,428
Model Year20122008
ModelSLKMustang
TrimSLK55 AMGShelby GT500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine415hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/45-18
Total Price$72,335$52,555
Adjustments for Features-9,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,315$52,555
Total Invoice$67,334$47,510
Adjustments for Features-8,3960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,938$47,510

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122008
ModelSLKMustang
TrimSLK55 AMGShelby GT500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Cloth convertible top (optional material) $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,495$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,3960

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122008
ModelSLKMustang
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in107.1 in
Length162.8 in187.6 in
Width71.5 in73.9 in
Height51.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,583 lb.4,023 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft39.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft39.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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