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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: $57,875

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $18,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,886

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $17,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelSLKSLKCLSCLS
TrimSLK300SLK350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $67,950 $93,550
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $63,194 $87,002
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Wood trim 690 690    
Upgraded leather upholstery 630 630    
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Premium Package 2     4,770 4,035
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     910  
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510
iPod integration     425 425
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Wood trim 642 642    
Upgraded leather upholstery 586 586    
Lighting Package 995 995    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707    
Premium Package 2     4,436 3,753
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     846  
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474
iPod integration     395 395
Options (change) 9,350 9,350 6,615 4,970
Options (change) 8,697 8,697 6,151 4,622
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $57,875 $63,525 $76,740 $101,995
Total Invoice $53,886 $59,141 $71,520 $95,099

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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: $18,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,991
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelSLKSLKCLSCLS
TrimSLK300SLK350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$57,875$63,525$76,740$101,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-690-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,875$62,475$76,050$99,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0$23,555
Total Invoice$53,886$59,141$71,520$95,099
Adjustments for Features0-978-643-2,228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,886$58,163$70,877$92,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,277$0$21,994

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

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelSLKSLKCLSCLS
TrimSLK300SLK350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
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/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,735$8,785$8,425$10,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$690$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-643-2,228

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

Model Year20112008
ModelSLKCLS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in112.4 in
Length160.7 in193.0 in
Width70.4 in73.7 in
Height51.0 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.2 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Premium 1 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
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 Requested2140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Premium 1 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
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 Requested2140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested125050%
Total Not Requested127550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested125050%
Total Not Requested127550%

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