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

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

Lowest Total Price: $70,800

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $55,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,995

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $51,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelSLKGLS
TrimSLK55 AMGAMG GLS63
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $63,200 $125,300
Base Invoice $58,776 $116,529
Premium II Package 1,410  
Lighting Package 1,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Automatic climate control, front 720  
iPod integration 375  
Navigation system 1,200  
Premium II Package 1,311  
Lighting Package 939  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659  
Automatic climate control, front 670  
iPod integration 349  
Navigation system 1,116  
Options (change) 5,425 0
Options (change) 5,044 0
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $70,800 $126,295
Total Invoice $65,995 $117,524

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,943
Model Year20082018
ModelSLKGLS
TrimSLK55 AMGAMG GLS63
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine355hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18295/40-21
Total Price$70,800$126,295
Adjustments for Features0-13,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,800$112,770
Total Invoice$65,995$117,524
Adjustments for Features0-12,586
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,995$104,938

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

Model Year20082018
ModelSLKGLS
TrimSLK55 AMGAMG GLS63
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power release, second row seats $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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$9,695$23,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,586

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

Model Year20082018
ModelSLKGLS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in121.1 in
Length160.7 in202.0 in
Width70.4 in76.1 in
Height51.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,420 lb.5,754 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.549.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft393.8 ft3

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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 input50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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