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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: $84,190

Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55   
Difference: $174,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelSLKS-Class
TrimAMG SLK55AMG S65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $72,600 $250,900
Premium 3 Package 1,295  
Premium 2 Package 3,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850  
AMG Carbon Styling Package 4,400  
Wind blocker, small 350  
Wheels, dark finish   0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500
Black exterior trim (optional)   750
Carbon fiber trim   3,700
Premium 3 Package 1,204  
Premium 2 Package 2,837  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791  
AMG Carbon Styling Package 4,092  
Wind blocker, small 326  
Wheels, dark finish   0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465
Black exterior trim (optional)   698
Carbon fiber trim   3,441
Options (change) 10,665 4,950
Options (change) 9,920 4,604
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $84,190 $258,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $159,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,474
Model Year20162018
ModelSLKS-Class
TrimAMG SLK55AMG S65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine415hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG13/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 111590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-20
Total Price$84,190$258,545
Adjustments for Features0-14,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,190$244,015

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

Model Year20162018
ModelSLKS-Class
TrimAMG SLK55AMG 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
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Wind blocker, automatic $500
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Night vision $1750
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
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
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row seats $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500
Crosswind stabilization $50
Total Value of Features$11,110$25,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-410

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

Model Year20162018
ModelSLKS-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in116.0 in
Length162.8 in198.1 in
Width71.5 in74.7 in
Height51.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.5,040 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.0 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
6.4 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested124086%
Total Not Requested20014%
AMG Carbon Styling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Special roof color0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel150Yes
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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