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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: $79,815

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $13,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,292

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $12,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelSLKSLSLSLSL
TrimSLK55 AMGSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $67,500 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $62,775 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Lighting Package 1,090        
Automatic climate control, front 760        
Multimedia Package 2,150        
Obstacle detection, rear 970        
Wind blocker, small 350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720        
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Carbon fiber trim 2,250 2,850 2,850    
Proximity key 650        
Wood trim       0 0
Lighting Package 1,014        
Automatic climate control, front 707        
Multimedia Package 2,000        
Obstacle detection, rear 902        
Wind blocker, small 326        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670        
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325  
Carbon fiber trim 2,093 2,651 2,651    
Proximity key 605        
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 11,440 5,350 5,350 2,500 0
Options (change) 10,642 4,976 4,976 2,325 0
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $79,815 $93,225 $117,075 $154,775 $222,075
Total Invoice $74,292 $86,765 $108,945 $144,006 $206,686

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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: $9,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,155
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelSLKSLSLSLSL
TrimSLK55 AMGSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine415hp V8362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT7T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$79,815$93,225$117,075$154,775$222,075
Adjustments for Features0-3,565-6,615-12,190-14,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,815$89,660$110,460$142,585$207,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,800$52,925$118,125
Total Invoice$74,292$86,765$108,945$144,006$206,686
Adjustments for Features0-3,318-6,156-11,342-13,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,292$83,447$102,789$132,664$193,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,342$49,217$109,939

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

Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelSLKSLSLSLSL
TrimSLK55 AMGSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
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
Parking guidance system - passive$250    
Power door closers    $300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Wind blocker, small$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Roll bar$200    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Carbon fiber trim$200$200$200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Neck-level heating, front seats$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 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,710$8,275$11,325$16,900$19,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,565$6,615$12,190$14,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,318-6,156-11,342-13,300

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

Model Year20122017
ModelSLKSL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.7 in101.7 in
Length162.8 in182.3 in
Width71.5 in73.9 in
Height51.2 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested76579%
Total Not Requested20021%

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