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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: $56,015

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $52,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,153

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $48,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelSLKSLKSLSLSL
TrimSLK280SLK350SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $106,700 $147,300 $214,500
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $99,231 $136,989 $199,485
Appearance Package 1,300 1,000      
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995      
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010      
Heating Package 980 980      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Tires, run-flat 250 250      
Automatic climate control, front 720 720      
iPod integration 375 375      
Navigation system 1,200 1,200      
CD changer, remote 450 450      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 590 590
Wood trim       0 0
Appearance Package 1,209 930      
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715      
Lighting Package 939 939      
Heating Package 911 911      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659      
Tires, run-flat 232 232      
Automatic climate control, front 670 670      
iPod integration 349 349      
Navigation system 1,116 1,116      
CD changer, remote 418 418      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 549 549
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 10,990 10,690 590 590 590
Options (change) 10,218 9,939 549 549 549
Destination 875 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $56,015 $61,015 $108,215 $148,815 $217,315
Total Invoice $52,153 $56,802 $100,705 $138,463 $202,259

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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: $43,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,530
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelSLKSLKSLSLSL
TrimSLK280SLK350SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine228hp V6268hp V6429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11600, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$56,015$61,015$108,215$148,815$217,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-8,620-13,295-19,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,015$59,965$99,595$135,520$197,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0$35,925$97,825
Total Invoice$52,153$56,802$100,705$138,463$202,259
Adjustments for Features0-977-8,022-12,370-18,517
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,153$55,825$92,683$126,093$183,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,672$0$33,410$91,059

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

Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelSLKSLKSLSLSL
TrimSLK280SLK350SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr 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
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$100$100
Power door closers    $300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300$300
Wind blocker, small$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$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$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning    $200
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather headliner    $1000
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,370$2,420$9,990$14,665$21,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$8,620$13,295$19,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-977-8,022-12,370-18,517

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

Model Year20082014
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

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested264088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested264088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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