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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: $79,705

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $20,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,192

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $19,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelSLKCLS
TrimSLK55 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,900 $94,900
Base Invoice $65,937 $88,257
Multimedia Package 2,330  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850 850
Carbon fiber trim 2,250 2,850
Multimedia Package 2,167  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791 791
Carbon fiber trim 2,093 2,651
Options (change) 7,880 4,670
Options (change) 7,330 4,344
Destination 925 875
Total Price $79,705 $100,445
Total Invoice $74,192 $93,476

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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: $23,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,630
Model Year20152012
ModelSLKCLS
TrimSLK55 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine415hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$79,705$100,445
Adjustments for Features-2,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,185$100,445
Total Invoice$74,192$93,476
Adjustments for Features-2,3460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,846$93,476

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

Model Year20152012
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
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
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
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$10,295$7,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3460

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

Model Year20152012
ModelSLKCLS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in113.2 in
Length162.8 in194.5 in
Width71.5 in74.1 in
Height51.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,583 lb.4,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested76584%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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