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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: $50,120

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $495

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,664

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072009
ModelSLKSLKSLKR-Class
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGR350 / R320
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $43,350 $47,400 $62,500 $47,650
Base Invoice $40,316 $44,082 $58,125 $44,315
Premium I Package 2,250 2,250    
Heating Package 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 720
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Automatic climate control, front 710 710 710  
CD changer, remote 440 440 440  
Appearance Package   990    
Telematics service, such as OnStar       650
Heated front seats       720
Premium I Package 2,092 2,092    
Heating Package 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 670
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Automatic climate control, front 660 660 660  
CD changer, remote 409 409 409  
Appearance Package   921    
Telematics service, such as OnStar       604
Heated front seats       670
Options (change) 5,995 6,985 2,775 2,090
Options (change) 5,573 6,494 2,579 1,944
Destination 775 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $50,120 $55,160 $67,350 $50,615
Total Invoice $46,664 $51,351 $62,779 $47,134

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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: $2,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,272
Model Year2007200720072009
ModelSLKSLKSLKR-Class
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGR350 / R320
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)?, 9?, 9?, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18255/55-18
Total Price$50,120$55,160$67,350$50,615
Adjustments for Features-1,935-2,235-3,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,185$52,925$64,115$50,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,740$15,930$0
Total Invoice$46,664$51,351$62,779$47,134
Adjustments for Features-1,802-2,081-3,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,862$49,270$59,764$47,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,408$14,902$0

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

Model Year2007200720072009
ModelSLKSLKSLKR-Class
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGR350 / R320
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 
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
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
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
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
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 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim $300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,010$10,310$11,310$8,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,935$2,235$3,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,802-2,081-3,0150

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

Model Year20072009
ModelSLKR-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in126.6 in
Length160.7 in203.0 in
Width70.4 in75.7 in
Height51.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.25.1 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 ft315.3 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

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested89046%
Total Not Requested105054%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested89046%
Total Not Requested105054%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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