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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: $56,225

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $14,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,352

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $13,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201720172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKCLSCLSCLS
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
Lighting Package 1,030 1,030 1,030      
Premium I Package 2,950 2,950        
Heating Package 990 990        
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730      
Night Package       300 300  
Alloy wheels, optional design       500 500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       1,900    
Lighting Package 958 958 958      
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744        
Heating Package 921 921        
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679      
Night Package       279 279  
Alloy wheels, optional design       465 465  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       1,767    
Options (change) 9,400 9,400 5,460 2,700 800 0
Options (change) 8,743 8,743 5,078 2,511 744 0
Destination 875 875 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0 0
Total Price $56,225 $61,225 $73,035 $71,175 $76,575 $109,825
Total Invoice $52,352 $57,002 $68,054 $66,258 $71,280 $102,202

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,264
Model Year200920092009201720172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKCLSCLSCLS
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$56,225$61,225$73,035$71,175$76,575$109,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,300-690-1,530-5,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,225$60,175$71,735$70,485$75,045$103,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,510$0$4,560$33,410
Total Invoice$52,352$57,002$68,054$66,258$71,280$102,202
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,211-642-1,424-5,518
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,352$56,024$66,843$65,616$69,856$96,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,672$14,491$0$4,240$31,068

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

Model Year200920092009201720172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKCLSCLSCLS
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Remote app   $25$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$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Rear air vents   $100$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$0 
Body kit  $0  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
HD radio   $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights     $200
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Chronometer     $100
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  $50
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$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$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats     $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$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$1000
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$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$100
Total Value of Features$8,860$9,910$10,160$9,550$10,390$14,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,300$690$1,530$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,211-642-1,424-5,518

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

Model Year20092017
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.4,035 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 SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I 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 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested2340100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I 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 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested2340100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
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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