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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: $76,490

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $26,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,202

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $24,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelSLKCLS
TrimSLK55 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,925 $93,550
Base Invoice $64,100 $87,002
Multimedia Package 2,150  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Lighting Package 1,390  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 1,120
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Proximity key 650  
Premium Package 2   4,035
Voice control for nav and audio   510
iPod integration   425
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Lighting Package 1,293  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 1,042
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Proximity key 605  
Premium Package 2   3,753
Voice control for nav and audio   474
iPod integration   395
Options (change) 6,640 6,090
Options (change) 6,177 5,664
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $76,490 $103,115
Total Invoice $71,202 $96,141

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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: $28,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,531
Model Year20142008
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, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$76,490$103,115
Adjustments for Features-1,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,780$103,115
Total Invoice$71,202$96,141
Adjustments for Features-1,5920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,610$96,141

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

Model Year20142008
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 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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 
Aluminum trim$100 
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$10,885$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5920

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

Model Year20142008
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.4,069 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.2 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
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 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested165065%
Total Not Requested87535%

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