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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: $54,465

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $22,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,712

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $20,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKCLSCLS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $69,890 $101,277
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410    
Heating Package 980 980      
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
CD changer, remote 450 450 450    
Night Package       300  
Alloy wheels, optional design       500  
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311    
Heating Package 911 911      
Lighting Package 939 939 939    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
CD changer, remote 418 418 418    
Night Package       279  
Alloy wheels, optional design       465  
Options (change) 9,440 9,440 5,875 800 0
Options (change) 8,777 8,777 5,462 744 0
Destination 875 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $54,465 $59,765 $71,250 $76,945 $109,895
Total Invoice $50,712 $55,640 $66,413 $71,629 $102,272

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,130
Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKCLSCLS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$54,465$59,765$71,250$76,945$109,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,300-1,920-6,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,465$58,715$69,950$75,025$103,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0$28,550
Total Invoice$50,712$55,640$66,413$71,629$102,272
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,212-1,787-5,882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,712$54,662$65,201$69,842$96,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$14,489$0$26,548

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

Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKCLSCLS
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGCLS550AMG CLS63 S
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 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app   $25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Body kit  $0 $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Chronometer    $100
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 $50
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
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-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,720$9,770$10,020$10,640$15,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,300$1,920$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,212-1,787-5,882

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

Model Year20082018
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 Weight3,210 lb.4,159 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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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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested264088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested264088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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