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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,340

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $3,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,661

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $3,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $52,650 $53,100 $63,100 $101,700
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $48,965 $49,383 $58,683 $94,581
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300          
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470        
Interior Trim Package 710 710          
Tires, run-flat 260 260          
Lighting Package 990 990 990        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 720 720 720  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925        
Heated front seats 690 690          
Navigation system 1,200 1,200          
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700          
Satellite radio     500        
Sport Package       0      
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 1,620    
Rear spoiler       300 300 300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       590 590 590  
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209          
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367        
Interior Trim Package 660 660          
Tires, run-flat 242 242          
Lighting Package 921 921 921        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 670 670 670  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860        
Heated front seats 642 642          
Navigation system 1,116 1,116          
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581          
Satellite radio     465        
Sport Package       0      
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 1,507    
Rear spoiler       279 279 279  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       549 549 549  
Options (change) 9,665 9,665 4,575 3,230 3,230 1,610 0
Options (change) 8,989 8,989 4,255 3,005 3,005 1,498 0
Destination 775 775 775 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $53,340 $57,390 $68,150 $56,805 $57,255 $65,635 $102,625
Total Invoice $49,661 $53,428 $63,525 $52,895 $53,313 $61,106 $95,506

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,371
Model Year2006200620062016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8195hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9?, 8?, 8?, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$53,340$57,390$68,150$56,805$57,255$65,635$102,625
Adjustments for Features-3,545-3,545-3,620-1750-3,515-9,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,795$53,845$64,530$56,630$57,255$62,120$93,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,735$0$625$5,490$36,530
Total Invoice$49,661$53,428$63,525$52,895$53,313$61,106$95,506
Adjustments for Features-3,300-3,300-3,374-1630-3,272-8,808
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,361$50,128$60,151$52,732$53,313$57,834$86,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$13,790$0$581$5,102$33,966

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year2006200620062016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD      $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer      $350
Proximity key     $250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system      $500
Sunshade, rear, power      $225
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system     $200 
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Lane departure warning     $200 
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150   $150
Console without shifter   $150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750    
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support     $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet     $150$150
Media drive     $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years     $0$0
Navigation system$600$600   $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200$200  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Chronometer      $100
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50   $50
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Headlight washers$50$50$50   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
LED headlights      $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors     $50$50
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100    
Automatic seat bolsters, driver      $300
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150    
Massage, driver seat      $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats      $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0    
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Polished alloy wheels     $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,495$10,495$10,570$7,125$6,950$10,465$16,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,545$3,545$3,620$175$0$3,515$9,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,300-3,300-3,374-1630-3,272-8,808

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20062016
ModelSLKE-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in113.2 in
Length160.7 in192.1 in
Width70.4 in73.0 in
Height51.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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