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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,580

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $27,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,925

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $25,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelSLKCLS
TrimSLK55 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,500 $94,900
Base Invoice $57,195 $88,257
Premium Package 1,470  
Lighting Package 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
CD changer, remote 430  
Premium Package 1,367  
Lighting Package 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
CD changer, remote 400  
Options (change) 5,005 0
Options (change) 4,655 0
Destination 775 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $68,580 $95,775
Total Invoice $63,925 $89,132

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,235
Model Year20062012
ModelSLKCLS
TrimSLK55 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$68,580$95,775
Adjustments for Features-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,550$95,775
Total Invoice$63,925$89,132
Adjustments for Features-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,897$89,132

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062012
ModelSLKCLS
TrimSLK55 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,820$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$30$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-280

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062012
ModelSLKCLS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in113.2 in
Length160.7 in194.5 in
Width70.4 in74.1 in
Height51.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,420 lb.4,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		6.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		9.8 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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