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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: $77,685

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $28,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,313

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $27,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelSLKCLS
TrimSLK55 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,990 $96,300
Base Invoice $63,231 $89,559
Multimedia Package 2,150  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 1,140
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Carbon fiber trim 2,250 2,500
Proximity key 650  
Premium Package 1   3,200
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 1,060
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Carbon fiber trim 2,093 2,325
Proximity key 605  
Premium Package 1   2,976
Options (change) 8,790 6,840
Options (change) 8,177 6,361
Destination 905 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $77,685 $106,615
Total Invoice $72,313 $99,395

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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: $30,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,613
Model Year20132009
ModelSLKCLS
TrimSLK55 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine415hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$77,685$106,615
Adjustments for Features-1,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,040$106,615
Total Invoice$72,313$99,395
Adjustments for Features-1,5310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,782$99,395

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

Model Year20132009
ModelSLKCLS
TrimSLK55 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$10,420$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5310

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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 Year20132009
ModelSLKCLS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in112.4 in
Length162.8 in193.0 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height51.2 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,583 lb.4,097 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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		6.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.1 ft315.9 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested97553%
Total Not Requested87547%

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