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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: $79,465

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $163,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,966

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $152,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelSLKS-Class
TrimSLK55 AMGAMG S65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $67,500 $234,050
Base Invoice $62,775 $217,667
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Lighting Package 1,090  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Multimedia Package 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Proximity key 650  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel 2,500 2,500
Carbon fiber trim 2,250 3,700
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Lighting Package 1,014  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Proximity key 605  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel 2,325 2,325
Carbon fiber trim 2,093 3,441
Options (change) 11,090 6,200
Options (change) 10,316 5,766
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $79,465 $242,875
Total Invoice $73,966 $226,058

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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: $151,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $141,035
Model Year20122016
ModelSLKS-Class
TrimSLK55 AMGAMG S65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine415hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 111940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-20
Total Price$79,465$242,875
Adjustments for Features0-11,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,465$230,995
Total Invoice$73,966$226,058
Adjustments for Features0-11,057
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,966$215,001

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

Model Year20122016
ModelSLKS-Class
TrimSLK55 AMGAMG S65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
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
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Forward collision warning $200
Night vision $1750
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
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
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 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
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
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
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 
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather headliner $1000
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 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, leather $1000
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$10,710$22,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,057

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

Model Year20122016
ModelSLKS-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.7 in115.9 in
Length162.8 in197.9 in
Width71.5 in74.7 in
Height51.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,583 lb.4,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in60.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft310.4 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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