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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: $55,765

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $3,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,921

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $3,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelSLKSLKSLKR-Class
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGR350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $52,690
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $49,002
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410  
Appearance Package 1,300 1,000    
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010  
Heating Package 980 980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 720
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
CD changer, remote 450 450 450  
Premium 1 Package       2,360
Xenon HID headlights       985
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       590
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660
Heated front seats       750
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311  
Appearance Package 1,209 930    
Lighting Package 939 939 939  
Heating Package 911 911    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659 670
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116  
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
CD changer, remote 418 418 418  
Premium 1 Package       2,195
Xenon HID headlights       916
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       549
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614
Heated front seats       698
Options (change) 10,740 10,440 5,875 6,065
Options (change) 9,986 9,707 5,462 5,642
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $55,765 $60,765 $71,250 $59,630
Total Invoice $51,921 $56,570 $66,413 $55,519

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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: $5,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,906
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelSLKSLKSLKR-Class
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGR350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 1180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18255/50-19
Total Price$55,765$60,765$71,250$59,630
Adjustments for Features-1,405-2,455-2,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,360$58,310$68,845$59,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$14,485$0
Total Invoice$51,921$56,570$66,413$55,519
Adjustments for Features-1,308-2,286-2,2420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,613$54,284$64,171$55,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,671$13,558$0

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

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelSLKSLKSLKR-Class
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGR350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
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
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 bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
SD Card slot   $25
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
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 door panel trim$250$250$250 
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 
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 
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$10,060$11,110$11,060$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$2,455$2,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,308-2,286-2,2420

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

Model Year20082012
ModelSLKR-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in126.6 in
Length160.7 in203.1 in
Width70.4 in77.1 in
Height51.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,961 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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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 lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested194065%
Total Not Requested105035%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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 lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested194065%
Total Not Requested105035%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%

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