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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: $83,840

Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55   
Difference: $31,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,037

Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55   
Difference: $28,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelSLKCLS
TrimAMG SLK55AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,600 $108,900
Base Invoice $67,518 $101,277
Premium 3 Package 1,295  
Premium 2 Package 3,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850  
AMG Carbon Styling Package 4,400  
Lane departure warning   875
Wheels, dark finish   500
Black exterior trim (optional)   750
Carbon fiber trim   2,850
Premium 3 Package 1,204  
Premium 2 Package 2,837  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791  
AMG Carbon Styling Package 4,092  
Lane departure warning   814
Wheels, dark finish   465
Black exterior trim (optional)   698
Carbon fiber trim   2,651
Options (change) 10,315 4,975
Options (change) 9,594 4,628
Destination 925 995
Total Price $83,840 $114,870
Total Invoice $78,037 $106,900

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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: $30,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,114
Model Year20162018
ModelSLKCLS
TrimAMG SLK55AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine415hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$83,840$114,870
Adjustments for Features0-805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,840$114,065
Total Invoice$78,037$106,900
Adjustments for Features0-749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,037$106,151

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

Model Year20162018
ModelSLKCLS
TrimAMG SLK55AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock$25 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$10,195$11,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-749

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

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,528 lb.4,420 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 AMG SLK55

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested131591%
Total Not Requested1259%
AMG Carbon Styling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Special roof color0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel150Yes
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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