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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: $55,315

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $36,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,503

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $32,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKXJXJ
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGXJ SuperchargedXJR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $90,600 $116,000
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $83,352 $106,720
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410    
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010    
Appearance Package 1,300 1,000      
Heating Package 980 980      
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0  
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311    
Lighting Package 939 939 939    
Appearance Package 1,209 930      
Heating Package 911 911      
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0  
Options (change) 10,290 9,990 5,425 0 0
Options (change) 9,568 9,289 5,044 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $55,315 $60,315 $70,800 $91,595 $116,995
Total Invoice $51,503 $56,152 $65,995 $84,347 $107,715

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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: $32,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,211
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKXJXJ
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGXJ SuperchargedXJR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8470hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11825, 20825, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/40-20245/40-20
Total Price$55,315$60,315$70,800$91,595$116,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,000-3,945-4,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,315$59,265$69,800$87,650$112,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$14,485$0$24,925
Total Invoice$51,503$56,152$65,995$84,347$107,715
Adjustments for Features0-978-932-3,633-4,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,503$55,174$65,063$80,714$103,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,671$13,560$0$22,932

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Jaguar XJ

Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKXJXJ
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGXJ SuperchargedXJR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power door closers   $300$300
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start   $150$150
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
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,035$9,085$9,035$11,980$12,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,000$3,945$4,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-932-3,633-4,069

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Jaguar XJ

Model Year20082015
ModelSLKXJ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in119.4 in
Length160.7 in201.7 in
Width70.4 in74.6 in
Height51.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.3 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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested264088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested264088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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