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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,495

Hyundai Elantra Touring   
Difference: $27,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,766

Hyundai Elantra Touring   
Difference: $25,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelSLKSLKSLKElantra Touring
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $17,800
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $17,071
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Options (change) 1,085 1,085 1,085 0
Options (change) 1,008 1,008 1,008 0
Destination 875 875 875 695
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $46,110 $51,410 $66,460 $18,495
Total Invoice $42,943 $47,871 $61,959 $17,766

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,206
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelSLKSLKSLKElantra Touring
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8141hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$46,110$51,410$66,460$18,495
Adjustments for Features-7,485-8,535-11,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,625$42,875$55,085$18,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$16,460$0
Total Invoice$42,943$47,871$61,959$17,766
Adjustments for Features-6,971-7,947-10,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,972$39,924$51,354$17,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,952$15,382$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelSLKSLKSLKElantra Touring
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,510$10,560$13,400$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,485$8,535$11,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,971-7,947-10,6050

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20082009
ModelSLKElantra Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase95.7 in106.3 in
Length160.7 in176.2 in
Width70.4 in69.5 in
Height51.0 in59.8 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.2,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft365.3 ft3

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