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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: $58,575

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300   
Difference: $42,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012201220122012
ModelSLKSLK911911911911911
TrimSLK300SLK350CarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $90,100 $103,000 $112,900 $149,000 $172,100
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590          
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070          
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890          
Wood trim 690 690 890 890   890 890
Upgraded leather upholstery 630 630          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 710 710 710    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 895 895 480 895 895
Comfort Package     1,750 1,750      
PCM     2,110 2,110 2,110    
Traffic information     0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     750 750 750 750 750
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595 595 595
CD changer, in-dash     650 650 650 650  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     980 980      
Heated steering wheel     250 250      
Power front seats         1,550    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         420    
Audio controls on steering wheel         365 0 0
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409          
Lighting Package 995 995          
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688          
Wood trim 642 642 757 757   757 0
Upgraded leather upholstery 586 586          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 0 0 0    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 0 0 0 0 0
Comfort Package     0 0      
PCM     0 0 0    
Traffic information     0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     0 0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0      
Heated steering wheel     0 0      
Power front seats         0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         0    
Audio controls on steering wheel         0 0 0
Options (change) 10,050 10,050 9,580 9,580 7,630 3,780 3,130
Options (change) 9,348 9,348 757 757 0 757 0
Destination 875 875 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $58,575 $64,225 $100,630 $113,530 $121,480 $153,730 $176,180

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,797
Model Year2011201120122012201220122012
ModelSLKSLK911911911911911
TrimSLK300SLK350CarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine228hp V6300hp V6345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6
TransmissionM6T7M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$58,575$64,225$100,630$113,530$121,480$153,730$176,180
Adjustments for Features-1,980-3,0300-500-400-3,325-10,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,595$61,195$100,630$113,030$121,080$150,405$166,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0$12,400$20,450$49,775$65,525

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2011201120122012201220122012
ModelSLKSLK911911911911911
TrimSLK300SLK350CarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200     
7-speed automated manual      $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350     
Wind blocker  $300$300$300$300$300
Wind blocker, small$100$100     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500$500
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Knee airbag, driver$75$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75     
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125     
Residual heat$50$50     
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0  
Larger rear spoiler     $200$200
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750     
Rear spoiler$200$200     
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0     
HD radio$50$50     
iPod integration$100$100     
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25     
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200     
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer      $100
Cornering lights$50$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25     
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25     
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150     
No leather in second row$-300$-300     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$8,845$9,895$6,865$7,365$7,265$10,190$16,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,980$3,030$0$500$400$3,325$10,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,844-2,8210-8-3-37-54

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20112012
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.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 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 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft34.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested186587%
Total Not Requested27513%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested186587%
Total Not Requested27513%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested122582%
Total Not Requested27518%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Total Requested122582%
Total Not Requested27518%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

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