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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,105

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $26,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,190

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $24,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelSLKSLKSLKElantra
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $17,020
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $16,334
Heating Package 980 980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Leather seating surfaces       800
Sunroof       1,150
Floor mats       85
Rear spoiler       375
Heating Package 911 911    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Leather seating surfaces       728
Sunroof       1,047
Floor mats       68
Rear spoiler       338
Options (change) 2,065 2,065 1,085 2,410
Options (change) 1,919 1,919 1,008 2,181
Destination 875 875 875 675
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $47,090 $52,390 $66,460 $20,105
Total Invoice $43,854 $48,782 $61,959 $19,190

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,440
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelSLKSLKSLKElantra
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8138hp 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$47,090$52,390$66,460$20,105
Adjustments for Features-5,610-6,660-9,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,480$45,730$57,310$20,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,830$0
Total Invoice$43,854$48,782$61,959$19,190
Adjustments for Features-5,224-6,201-8,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,630$42,581$53,429$19,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$14,799$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelSLKSLKSLKElantra
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
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 
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 
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$200
Sunroof   $900
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 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
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 
Folding second row seats   $300
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 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,485$9,535$12,025$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,610$6,660$9,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,224-6,201-8,5300

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082009
ModelSLKElantra
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in104.3 in
Length160.7 in177.4 in
Width70.4 in69.9 in
Height51.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

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