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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: $58,575

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $36,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,537

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $33,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012201220122012
ModelSLKSLKS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimSLK300SLK350S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137
Wood trim 690 690            
Upgraded leather upholstery 630 630            
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890            
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590            
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720            
Automatic climate control, front 760 760            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 950 950 950 1,350    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel           0   0
Wood trim 642 642            
Upgraded leather upholstery 586 586            
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688            
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409            
Lighting Package 995 995            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670            
Automatic climate control, front 707 707            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 884 884 884 1,256    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel           0   0
Options (change) 10,050 10,050 950 950 950 1,350 0 0
Options (change) 9,348 9,348 884 884 884 1,256 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $58,575 $64,225 $94,675 $95,375 $97,325 $142,525 $162,975 $213,875
Total Invoice $54,537 $59,792 $88,180 $88,831 $90,644 $132,680 $151,810 $199,112

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,681
Model Year20112011201220122012201220122012
ModelSLKSLKS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimSLK300SLK350S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine228hp V6300hp V6275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$58,575$64,225$94,675$95,375$97,325$142,525$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,105-2,805-1,055-6,905-14,155-14,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,575$63,175$93,570$92,570$96,270$135,620$148,820$199,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$1,000$0$3,700$43,050$56,250$107,150
Total Invoice$54,537$59,792$88,180$88,831$90,644$132,680$151,810$199,112
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,029-2,613-983-6,428-13,185-13,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,537$58,814$87,151$86,218$89,661$126,252$138,625$185,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,277$933$0$3,443$40,034$52,407$99,716

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

Model Year20112011201220122012201220122012
ModelSLKSLKS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimSLK300SLK350S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150       
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD   $1700    
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel      $100 
Parking guidance system - passive     $250$250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key     $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power     $225$225$225
Wind blocker, small$100$100      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial      $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention      $150$150
Blind spot warning system      $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning      $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75      
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75      
Lane departure prevention      $150$150
Lane departure warning      $200$200
Night vision      $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night      $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system      $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera     $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150      
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control      $125$125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 $150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   $25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof      $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750      
Rear spoiler$200$200      
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50      
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens      $1200$1200
Media drive$15$15      
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer     $100 $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats      $200$200
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats      $200$200
Massage, driver seat     $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Massage, second row seats      $150$150
Memory system, second row seats      $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75   $75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300      
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats      $225$225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats      $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100   
Power recliner, second row seats      $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats      $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats      $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats      $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization     $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,860$8,910$8,965$10,665$8,915$14,765$22,015$22,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,105$2,805$1,055$6,905$14,155$14,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,029-2,613-983-6,428-13,185-13,178

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

Model Year20112012
ModelSLKS-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase95.7 in124.6 in
Length160.7 in206.5 in
Width70.4 in73.7 in
Height51.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Premium 1 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested2140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Premium 1 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested2140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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