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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,845

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $24,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,287

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $22,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKLEAFLEAF
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGSVSL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $33,707 $35,668
Lighting Package 1,030 1,030 1,030    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980    
Heating Package 990 990      
iPod integration 375 375      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730    
Door sill trim plates       125 125
Floor mats       170 170
Lighting Package 958 958 958    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771    
Heating Package 921 921      
iPod integration 349 349      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679    
Door sill trim plates       99 99
Floor mats       131 131
Options (change) 6,825 6,825 5,460 295 295
Options (change) 6,348 6,348 5,078 230 230
Destination 875 875 875 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $53,650 $58,650 $73,035 $28,845 $30,895
Total Invoice $49,957 $54,607 $68,054 $27,287 $29,248

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,417
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKLEAFLEAF
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGSVSL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM6T7T7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$53,650$58,650$73,035$28,845$30,895
Adjustments for Features-6,715-7,765-10,2550-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,935$50,885$62,780$28,845$29,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,845$0$425
Total Invoice$49,957$54,607$68,054$27,287$29,248
Adjustments for Features-6,253-7,230-9,5560-1,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,704$47,377$58,498$27,287$27,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$14,794$0$423

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKLEAFLEAF
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGSVSL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
1-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel    $250
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera    $200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat   $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack   $0$0
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 $125
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$11,605$12,655$15,145$4,890$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,715$7,765$10,255$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,253-7,230-9,5560-1,538

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20092012
ModelSLKLEAF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in106.3 in
Length160.7 in175.0 in
Width70.4 in69.7 in
Height51.0 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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