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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,780

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $93,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,070

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $86,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKSLSL
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $145,800 $212,240
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $135,594 $197,383
Interior Trim Package 710 710      
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300      
Lighting Package 990 990 990    
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470    
Heating Package 960 960      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200      
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700      
CD changer, remote 430 430 430    
Satellite radio     500    
Neck-level heating, front seats     360    
Wood trim       0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       590 590
Interior Trim Package 660 660      
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209      
Lighting Package 921 921 921    
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367    
Heating Package 893 893      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116      
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581      
CD changer, remote 400 400 400    
Satellite radio     465    
Neck-level heating, front seats     335    
Wood trim       0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       549 549
Options (change) 10,105 10,105 5,365 590 590
Options (change) 9,398 9,398 4,990 549 549
Destination 775 775 775 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 1,300
Total Price $53,780 $57,830 $68,940 $147,295 $215,035
Total Invoice $50,070 $53,837 $64,260 $137,048 $200,137

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $83,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,306
Model Year20062006200620132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKSLSL
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$53,780$57,830$68,940$147,295$215,035
Adjustments for Features00-300-10,395-18,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,780$57,830$68,640$136,900$196,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,860$0$59,190
Total Invoice$50,070$53,837$64,260$137,048$200,137
Adjustments for Features00-280-9,672-17,632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,070$53,837$63,980$127,376$182,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$13,910$0$55,129

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062006200620132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKSLSL
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Power door closers    $300
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key    $250
Remote app   $25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Wind blocker, power small   $300$300
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Forward collision warning    $200
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera    $200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system   $0$0
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Chronometer   $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather headliner    $1000
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,420$2,420$2,720$12,815$21,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$300$10,395$18,945
Value of Feature Adjustments00-280-9,672-17,632

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062013
ModelSLKSL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.7 in101.8 in
Length160.7 in181.8 in
Width70.4 in73.9 in
Height51.0 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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