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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: $78,590

Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55   
Difference: $15,824

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,154

Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55   
Difference: $14,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelSLKCLS
TrimAMG SLK55CLS55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,600 $86,600
Base Invoice $67,518 $80,538
Premium 3 Package 1,295  
Premium 2 Package 3,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Lighting Package   1,220
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100
Satellite radio   699
Proximity key   1,080
Navigation system   1,240
Premium 3 Package 1,204  
Premium 2 Package 2,837  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Lighting Package   1,135
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023
Satellite radio   650
Proximity key   1,004
Navigation system   1,153
Options (change) 5,065 5,339
Options (change) 4,711 4,965
Destination 925 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $78,590 $94,414
Total Invoice $73,154 $87,978

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,309
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,930
Model Year20162006
ModelSLKCLS
TrimAMG SLK55CLS55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine415hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$78,590$94,414
Adjustments for Features-5,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,105$94,414
Total Invoice$73,154$87,978
Adjustments for Features-5,1060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,048$87,978

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

Model Year20162006
ModelSLKCLS
TrimAMG SLK55CLS55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$11,985$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1060

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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 Year20162006
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 Weight3,528 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested92564%
Total Not Requested51536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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