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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: $59,605

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $75,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelSLKSLKS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimSLK300SLK350S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $133,300 $179,500 $250,900
Heating Package 1,030 1,030      
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070      
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890      
Wood trim 690 690      
Upgraded leather upholstery 630 630      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700      
Automatic climate control, front 760 760      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 0 0
Heating Package 958 958      
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Lighting Package 995 995      
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688      
Wood trim 642 642      
Upgraded leather upholstery 586 586      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651      
Automatic climate control, front 707 707      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 0 0
Options (change) 11,080 11,080 590 0 0
Options (change) 10,306 10,306 549 0 0
Destination 875 875 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $59,605 $65,255 $134,885 $180,495 $253,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $66,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,573
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelSLKSLKS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimSLK300SLK350S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine228hp V6300hp V6463hp V8603hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9590, 13590, 131590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$59,605$65,255$134,885$180,495$253,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-9,155-13,255-19,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,605$64,205$125,730$167,240$233,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0$41,510$107,910

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

Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelSLKSLKS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimSLK300SLK350S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400 
RWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Wind blocker, automatic  $500$500$500
Wind blocker, small$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night    $50
Around view cameras   $500$500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer  $200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250$250
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0$0
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100$100
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50   
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents    $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Heated front row armrests    $100
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  $250
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Metal pedals$75$75 $75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Rapid-heating front seats   $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting    $1000
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,135$10,185$18,290$22,390$29,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$9,155$13,255$19,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-105-73-212

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

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,210 lb.4,803 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 SLK300

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

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