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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: $76,965

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $68,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,641

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $63,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelSLKS-Class
TrimSLK55 AMGS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $67,500 $139,500
Base Invoice $62,775 $129,735
Lighting Package 1,090  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Multimedia Package 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Proximity key 650  
Carbon fiber trim 2,250 4,650
Lighting Package 1,014  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Proximity key 605  
Carbon fiber trim 2,093 4,325
Options (change) 8,590 4,650
Options (change) 7,991 4,325
Destination 875 925
Total Price $76,965 $145,075
Total Invoice $71,641 $134,985

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,906
Model Year20122014
ModelSLKS-Class
TrimSLK55 AMGS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine415hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-20
Total Price$76,965$145,075
Adjustments for Features0-3,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,965$141,380
Total Invoice$71,641$134,985
Adjustments for Features0-3,438
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,641$131,547

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

Model Year20122014
ModelSLKS-Class
TrimSLK55 AMGS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$10,520$14,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,438

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

Model Year20122014
ModelSLKS-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase95.7 in124.6 in
Length162.8 in206.5 in
Width71.5 in74.8 in
Height51.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,583 lb.4,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested965100%
Total Not Requested00%

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