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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Honda Clarity Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Honda Clarity Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,995

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring   
Difference: $22,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $55,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201820182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKClarityClarityClarity
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $36,600 $36,620 $58,490
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $35,090 $0 $0
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760      
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150      
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590        
Leather seating surfaces 770          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Proximity key 650 650 650      
Rear spoiler 375 375        
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014      
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409        
Leather seating surfaces 716          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
Proximity key 605 605 605      
Rear spoiler 349 349        
Options (change) 9,105 8,335 5,370 0 0 0
Options (change) 8,470 7,754 4,996 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $52,480 $64,010 $73,745 $29,995 $30,015 $59,385
Total Invoice $48,870 $59,593 $68,646 $28,485 $-6,605 $895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Honda Clarity

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,542
Model Year201220122012201820182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKClarityClarityClarity
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionM6T7T7A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11180, 8180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$52,480$64,010$73,745$29,995$30,015$59,385
Adjustments for Features-4,165-5,315-6,240-400-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,315$58,695$67,505$29,595$29,765$59,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$19,190$0$170$29,790
Total Invoice$48,870$59,593$68,646$28,485$-6,605$895
Adjustments for Features-3,878-4,948-5,809-380550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,992$54,645$62,837$28,105$-6,550$895
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$17,845$34,655$0$7,445

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year201220122012201820182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKClarityClarityClarity
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200   
1-speed automatic   $800$800$800
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Remote climate control   $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side   $150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack   $0  
26 kWh battery pack    $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500$500 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Regeneration paddles   $100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows     $100
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
Media drive$15$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Digital instruments   $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25$25
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Tachometer$75$75$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
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   
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Folding second row seats   $300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Synthetic suede trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100   
Total Value of Features$11,115$12,265$13,190$7,350$7,200$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,165$5,315$6,240$400$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,878-4,948-5,809-380550

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20122018
ModelSLKClarity
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in108.3 in
Length162.8 in192.7 in
Width71.5 in73.9 in
Height51.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.7.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%

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