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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: $54,620

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $7,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,861

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $6,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelSLKSLKR-Class
TrimSLK250SLK350R350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $50,240
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $46,537
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590  
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150  
Wood trim 990 990  
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720
Analog clock 250 250  
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 600
Proximity key 650 650  
Xenon HID headlights     985
Premium 2 Package     6,050
Heated front seats     750
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Wood trim 921 921  
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 744
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670
Analog clock 233 233  
Rear spoiler 349 349  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 558
Proximity key 605 605  
Xenon HID headlights     916
Premium 2 Package     5,627
Heated front seats     698
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549
Options (change) 11,245 11,245 11,155
Options (change) 10,461 10,461 10,376
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $54,620 $66,920 $62,270
Total Invoice $50,861 $62,300 $57,788

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,296
Model Year201220122011
ModelSLKSLKR-Class
TrimSLK250SLK350R350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/50-19
Total Price$54,620$66,920$62,270
Adjustments for Features-1,470-3,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,150$63,450$62,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,300$0
Total Invoice$50,861$62,300$57,788
Adjustments for Features-1,369-3,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,492$59,070$57,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,578$0

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

Model Year201220122011
ModelSLKSLKR-Class
TrimSLK250SLK350R350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration  $100
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
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 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row $-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,960$10,960$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,470$3,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,369-3,2300

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

Model Year20122011
ModelSLKR-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in126.6 in
Length162.8 in203.0 in
Width71.5 in77.1 in
Height51.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,950 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in60.3 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
6.4 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.442.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94097%
Total Not Requested253%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94097%
Total Not Requested253%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25Yes
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 audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested221568%
Total Not Requested105032%

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