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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: $54,465

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $46,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,712

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $43,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009200920092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKSLSLSLSL
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010        
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410        
Heating Package 980 980          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710        
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720        
iPod integration 375 375 375        
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200        
CD changer, remote 450 450 450        
Neck-level heating, front seats     380        
Wood trim           0 0
Lighting Package 939 939 939        
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311        
Heating Package 911 911          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659        
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670        
iPod integration 349 349 349        
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116        
CD changer, remote 418 418 418        
Neck-level heating, front seats     353        
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 9,440 9,440 6,255 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 8,777 8,777 5,815 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $54,465 $59,765 $71,630 $100,675 $142,575 $138,475 $198,175
Total Invoice $50,712 $55,640 $66,766 $93,780 $132,838 $129,025 $184,546

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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: $38,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,133
Model Year2008200820082009200920092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKSLSLSLSL
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$54,465$59,765$71,630$100,675$142,575$138,475$198,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,450-7,445-10,145-8,795-10,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,465$58,715$70,180$93,230$132,430$129,680$187,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,715$0$39,200$36,450$94,700
Total Invoice$50,712$55,640$66,766$93,780$132,838$129,025$184,546
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,352-6,935-9,452-8,195-9,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,712$54,662$65,414$86,845$123,386$120,830$175,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$14,702$0$36,541$33,985$88,161

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

Model Year2008200820082009200920092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKSLSLSLSL
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer    $350 $350
Proximity key    $250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500$500$500
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front    $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250 $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)    $300 $300
Rear spoiler  $200    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200    
CD player$125$125$125    
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150   
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 $150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0    
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,195$2,245$2,645$8,640$11,340$9,990$11,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,450$7,445$10,145$8,795$10,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,352-6,935-9,452-8,195-9,540

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

Model Year20082009
ModelSLKSL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.7 in100.8 in
Length160.7 in180.4 in
Width70.4 in71.5 in
Height51.0 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested264088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested264088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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