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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: $58,575

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $10,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,537

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $9,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelSLKSLKCLSCLSCLS
TrimSLK300SLK350CLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070      
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890      
Wood trim 690 690      
Upgraded leather upholstery 630 630      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Automatic climate control, front 760 760      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 800 800  
Rear spoiler     400 400  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 590  
Lighting Package 995 995      
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688      
Wood trim 642 642      
Upgraded leather upholstery 586 586      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Automatic climate control, front 707 707      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 744 744  
Rear spoiler     372 372  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 549  
Options (change) 10,050 10,050 1,790 1,790 0
Options (change) 9,348 9,348 1,665 1,665 0
Destination 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $58,575 $64,225 $68,705 $75,915 $107,475
Total Invoice $54,537 $59,792 $63,961 $70,666 $100,017

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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: $11,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,457
Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelSLKSLKCLSCLSCLS
TrimSLK300SLK350CLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$58,575$64,225$68,705$75,915$107,475
Adjustments for Features-1,110-2,1600-2,340-6,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,465$62,065$68,705$73,575$100,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0$4,870$32,055
Total Invoice$54,537$59,792$63,961$70,666$100,017
Adjustments for Features-1,033-2,0110-2,178-6,249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,504$57,781$63,961$68,488$93,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,277$0$4,527$29,807

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

Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelSLKSLKCLSCLSCLS
TrimSLK300SLK350CLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body2dr 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 
RWD$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   
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   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive$15$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Chronometer    $100
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  $50
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75  $75
No leather in second row$-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 steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,460$9,510$7,350$9,690$14,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,110$2,160$0$2,340$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,033-2,0110-2,178-6,249

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

Model Year20112015
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 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

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