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

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

Lowest Total Price: $53,510

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $7,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,819

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $6,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelSLKSLKSLKR-Class
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGR350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $50,240
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $46,537
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300    
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470  
Interior Trim Package 710 710    
Lighting Package 990 990 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 720
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Heated front seats 690 690   750
Navigation system 1,200 1,200    
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700    
CD changer, remote 430 430 430  
Satellite radio     500  
Xenon HID headlights       985
Premium 2 Package       6,050
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       590
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209    
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367  
Interior Trim Package 660 660    
Lighting Package 921 921 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 670
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Heated front seats 642 642   698
Navigation system 1,116 1,116    
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581    
CD changer, remote 400 400 400  
Satellite radio     465  
Xenon HID headlights       916
Premium 2 Package       5,627
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       549
Options (change) 9,835 9,835 5,005 9,755
Options (change) 9,147 9,147 4,655 9,074
Destination 775 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $53,510 $57,560 $68,580 $60,870
Total Invoice $49,819 $53,586 $63,925 $56,486

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,779
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelSLKSLKSLKR-Class
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGR350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18255/50-19
Total Price$53,510$57,560$68,580$60,870
Adjustments for Features-120-120-4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,390$57,440$68,160$60,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,770$0
Total Invoice$49,819$53,586$63,925$56,486
Adjustments for Features-112-112-3910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,707$53,474$63,534$56,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$13,827$0

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

Model Year2006200620062011
ModelSLKSLKSLKR-Class
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGR350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
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
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,185$10,185$10,485$10,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$120$120$420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-112-112-3910

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

Model Year20062011
ModelSLKR-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in126.6 in
Length160.7 in203.0 in
Width70.4 in77.1 in
Height51.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,950 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.542.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft385.0 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 seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
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 lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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 seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
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 lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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 lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested160049%
Total Not Requested166551%

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