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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: $71,630

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $72,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,766

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $67,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelSLKSL
TrimSLK55 AMGSL63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $63,200 $140,440
Base Invoice $58,776 $130,609
Premium II Package 1,410  
Lighting Package 1,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Navigation system 1,200  
Automatic climate control, front 720  
iPod integration 375  
Neck-level heating, front seats 380  
CD changer, remote 450  
Wood trim   0
Premium II Package 1,311  
Lighting Package 939  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659  
Navigation system 1,116  
Automatic climate control, front 670  
iPod integration 349  
Neck-level heating, front seats 353  
CD changer, remote 418  
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 6,255 0
Options (change) 5,815 0
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600
Total Price $71,630 $143,915
Total Invoice $66,766 $134,084

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,427
Model Year20082012
ModelSLKSL
TrimSLK55 AMGSL63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine355hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$71,630$143,915
Adjustments for Features0-8,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,630$135,445
Total Invoice$66,766$134,084
Adjustments for Features0-7,891
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,766$126,193

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

Model Year20082012
ModelSLKSL
TrimSLK55 AMGSL63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,095$10,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,891

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz SL features.

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

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,420 lb.4,274 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mercedes-Benz SL specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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