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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: $83,840

Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55   
Difference: $43,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,037

Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55   
Difference: $40,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelSLKGLS
TrimAMG SLK55AMG GLS63
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $72,600 $125,300
Base Invoice $67,518 $116,529
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  
Black exterior trim (optional)   300
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500
Wheels, dark finish   500
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  
Black exterior trim (optional)   279
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465
Wheels, dark finish   465
Options (change) 10,315 1,300
Options (change) 9,594 1,209
Destination 925 995
Total Price $83,840 $127,595
Total Invoice $78,037 $118,733

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,498
Model Year20162018
ModelSLKGLS
TrimAMG SLK55AMG GLS63
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine415hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18295/40-21
Total Price$83,840$127,595
Adjustments for Features0-8,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,840$118,785
Total Invoice$78,037$118,733
Adjustments for Features0-8,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,037$110,535

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

Model Year20162018
ModelSLKGLS
TrimAMG SLK55AMG 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
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
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
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
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
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $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 
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 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
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$10,570$19,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,198

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

Model Year20162018
ModelSLKGLS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in121.1 in
Length162.8 in202.0 in
Width71.5 in76.1 in
Height51.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.5,754 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.5 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
6.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.449.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft393.8 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 control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1440100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Carbon Styling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Special roof color0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel150Yes
Carbon fiber trim200No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%

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