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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,230

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $23,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,778

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $22,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelSLKSLKSLKSonata
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $22,470
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $21,035
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690  
Satellite radio 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 690 690    
CD changer, remote 430 430 430  
Floor mats       85
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642  
Satellite radio 465 465 465  
Heated front seats 642 642    
CD changer, remote 400 400 400  
Floor mats       68
Options (change) 3,510 3,510 3,090 85
Options (change) 3,265 3,265 2,874 68
Destination 775 775 775 675
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $47,185 $51,235 $66,665 $23,230
Total Invoice $43,937 $47,704 $62,144 $21,778

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,177
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelSLKSLKSLKSonata
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8162hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T7T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$47,185$51,235$66,665$23,230
Adjustments for Features-5,350-5,350-8,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,835$45,885$58,565$23,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$16,730$0
Total Invoice$43,937$47,704$62,144$21,778
Adjustments for Features-4,982-4,981-7,5510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,955$42,723$54,593$21,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,768$15,638$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2006200620062008
ModelSLKSLKSLKSonata
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
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
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$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$8,725$8,725$11,475$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,350$5,350$8,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,982-4,981-7,5510

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062008
ModelSLKSonata
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in107.4 in
Length160.7 in188.9 in
Width70.4 in72.1 in
Height51.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,254 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

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