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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Jaguar XJ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Jaguar XJ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,080

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $22,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,419

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $21,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201720172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKXJXJXJ
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGXJ R-SportXJ SuperchargedXJR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $74,400 $92,000 $118,000
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $69,936 $86,480 $110,920
Lighting Package 990 990 990      
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470      
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300        
Interior Trim Package 710 710        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690      
Heated front seats 690 690        
Navigation system 1,200 1,200        
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700        
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925      
Satellite radio     500      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       500 0  
Lighting Package 921 921 921      
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367      
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209        
Interior Trim Package 660 660        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642      
Heated front seats 642 642        
Navigation system 1,116 1,116        
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581        
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860      
Satellite radio     465      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       470 0  
Options (change) 9,405 9,405 4,575 500 0 0
Options (change) 8,747 8,747 4,255 470 0 0
Destination 775 775 775 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $53,080 $57,130 $68,150 $75,895 $92,995 $118,995
Total Invoice $49,419 $53,186 $63,525 $71,401 $87,475 $111,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Jaguar XJ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,047
Model Year200620062006201720172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKXJXJXJ
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGXJ R-SportXJ SuperchargedXJR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8340hp V6470hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9825, 17825, 17825, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18245/45-19245/40-20245/40-20
Total Price$53,080$57,130$68,150$75,895$92,995$118,995
Adjustments for Features00-300-3,120-4,970-5,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,080$57,130$67,850$72,775$88,025$113,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,770$0$15,250$40,300
Total Invoice$49,419$53,186$63,525$71,401$87,475$111,915
Adjustments for Features00-280-2,935-4,675-5,568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,419$53,186$63,245$68,466$82,800$106,347
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$13,826$0$14,334$37,881

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Jaguar XJ

Model Year200620062006201720172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKXJXJXJ
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGXJ R-SportXJ SuperchargedXJR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100
Power door closers   $300$300$300
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75$75
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Crawl control   $500$500$500
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rear air vents   $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust     $250
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250$250
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Road sign information   $75$75$75
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
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   
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  $150
Massage, driver seat    $100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,310$9,310$9,610$12,430$14,280$15,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$300$3,120$4,970$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments00-280-2,935-4,675-5,568

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Jaguar XJ

Model Year20062017
ModelSLKXJ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in119.4 in
Length160.7 in202.0 in
Width70.4 in74.8 in
Height51.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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