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

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

Lowest Total Price: $71,630

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $181,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelSLKS-Class
TrimSLK55 AMGAMG S65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $63,200 $250,900
Premium II Package 1,410  
Lighting Package 1,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Neck-level heating, front seats 380  
iPod integration 375  
Automatic climate control, front 720  
Navigation system 1,200  
CD changer, remote 450  
Premium II Package 1,311  
Lighting Package 939  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659  
Neck-level heating, front seats 353  
iPod integration 349  
Automatic climate control, front 670  
Navigation system 1,116  
CD changer, remote 418  
Options (change) 6,255 0
Options (change) 5,815 0
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700
Total Price $71,630 $253,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $162,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,274
Model Year20082018
ModelSLKS-Class
TrimSLK55 AMGAMG S65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine355hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG13/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 111590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/40-20
Total Price$71,630$253,595
Adjustments for Features0-19,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,630$234,475

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

Model Year20082018
ModelSLKS-Class
TrimSLK55 AMGAMG S65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Wind blocker, automatic $500
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Night vision $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Rapid-heating front seats $0
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 curve tilting $1000
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500
Alloy wheels$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500
Crosswind stabilization $50
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$10,360$29,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$19,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-203

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

Model Year20082018
ModelSLKS-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in116.0 in
Length160.7 in198.1 in
Width70.4 in74.7 in
Height51.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,420 lb.5,040 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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