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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche 911 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,390

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $41,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,572

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $32,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelSLKSLKSLK911911911
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGCarreraCarrera STurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $83,800 $94,100 $136,500
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $73,192 $82,209 $119,331
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410      
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010      
Appearance Package 1,300 1,000        
Heating Package 980 980        
CD changer, remote 450 450 450 650 650 650
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 2,110 2,110  
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 690 690  
Adaptive Sports Seats       3,055 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       385 385  
Xenon HID headlights       1,090    
Floor mats       140 140 140
Bluetooth cell phone link       960 960 960
Heated front seats       500 500 500
Wood trim       890 890 890
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       1,360 1,360 620
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311      
Lighting Package 939 939 939      
Appearance Package 1,209 930        
Heating Package 911 911        
CD changer, remote 418 418 418 553 553 553
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 1,794 1,794  
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659 587 587  
Adaptive Sports Seats       2,597 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       327 327  
Xenon HID headlights       927    
Floor mats       119 119 119
Bluetooth cell phone link       816 816 816
Heated front seats       425 425 425
Wood trim       757 757 757
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       1,156 1,156 527
Options (change) 10,365 10,065 5,500 11,830 10,740 3,760
Options (change) 9,637 9,358 5,113 10,058 9,131 3,197
Destination 875 875 875 860 860 860
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $55,390 $60,390 $70,875 $96,490 $105,700 $141,120
Total Invoice $51,572 $56,221 $66,064 $84,110 $92,200 $123,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,801
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelSLKSLKSLK911911911
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGCarreraCarrera STurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6
TransmissionM6T7T7M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11235, 9235, 9325, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$55,390$60,390$70,875$96,490$105,700$141,120
Adjustments for Features-2,430-3,480-3,4300-625-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,960$56,910$67,445$96,490$105,075$137,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$14,485$0$8,585$41,280
Total Invoice$51,572$56,221$66,064$84,110$92,200$123,388
Adjustments for Features-2,263-3,240-3,1970-545-2,929
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,309$52,981$62,867$84,110$91,655$120,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,672$13,558$0$7,545$36,349

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche 911

Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelSLKSLKSLK911911911
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGCarreraCarrera STurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200   
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Wind blocker   $300$300$300
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Larger rear spoiler     $200
Power convertible top   $4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler  $200   
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
DVD-Audio-compatible player     $0
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Off-road navigation system   $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Surround sound$250$250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Boost gauge     $75
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150    
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$9,345$10,395$10,345$6,915$7,540$10,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,430$3,480$3,430$0$625$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,263-3,240-3,1970-545-2,929

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20082008
ModelSLK911
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in92.5 in
Length160.7 in175.6 in
Width70.4 in71.2 in
Height51.0 in51.6 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft34.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft34.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
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 seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested211571%
Total Not Requested87529%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
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 seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested211571%
Total Not Requested87529%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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 input50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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