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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,765

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $17,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,921

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $16,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKGLGL
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGGL450 / GL350GL550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $61,950 $84,450
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $57,614 $78,539
Heating Package 980 980      
Appearance Package 1,300 1,000      
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410    
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 720  
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
CD changer, remote 450 450 450    
Leather seating surfaces       1,930  
Premium 2 Package       6,330  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       590  
Heating Package 911 911      
Appearance Package 1,209 930      
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311    
Lighting Package 939 939 939 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659 670  
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
CD changer, remote 418 418 418    
Leather seating surfaces       1,795  
Premium 2 Package       5,887  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       549  
Options (change) 10,740 10,440 5,875 10,555 0
Options (change) 9,986 9,707 5,462 9,817 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $55,765 $60,765 $71,250 $73,380 $85,325
Total Invoice $51,921 $56,570 $66,413 $68,306 $79,414

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,699
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKGLGL
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGGL450 / GL350GL550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11610, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$55,765$60,765$71,250$73,380$85,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,000-3,960-7,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,765$59,715$70,250$69,420$78,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$14,485$0$8,630
Total Invoice$51,921$56,570$66,413$68,306$79,414
Adjustments for Features0-978-932-3,686-6,771
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,921$55,592$65,481$64,620$72,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,671$13,560$0$8,023

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

Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKGLGL
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGGL450 / GL350GL550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net    $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200  
Running boards    $350
Skid plates    $150
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SD Card slot   $25$25
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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 third row seats   $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,095$9,145$9,095$12,055$15,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,000$3,960$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-932-3,686-6,771

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz GL features.

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

Model Year20082011
ModelSLKGL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in121.1 in
Length160.7 in200.6 in
Width70.4 in76.0 in
Height51.0 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		6.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		6.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		9.8 ft383.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested264088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested264088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested185053%
Total Not Requested161547%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

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