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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: $56,080

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $49,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelSLKSLK911911911
TrimSLK250SLK350CarreraCarrera STurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $86,200 $96,800 $139,300
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090      
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150      
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990      
Special order charge 250 250      
Wood trim 990 990 890 890 890
Wind blocker, small 350 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 710 710  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 775 775 775
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 530 530 530
Rear spoiler 375 375      
Power front seats     1,550 1,550  
Navigation system     2,110 2,110  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     420 420  
iPod integration     440 440 440
Traffic information     0 0 0
Satellite radio     750 750 750
Floor mats     140 140 140
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595
CD changer, in-dash     650 650 650
Bluetooth cell phone link     695 695 695
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,990    
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Steering-linked headlights     690 690  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     1,080 1,080 255
Heated steering wheel     190 190  
7-speed automated manual     4,080 4,080  
6-speed manual         0
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000      
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921      
Special order charge 233 233      
Wood trim 921 921 757 757 757
Wind blocker, small 326 326      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 0 0  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 451 451 451
Rear spoiler 349 349      
Power front seats     1,318 1,318  
Navigation system     1,794 1,794  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     0 0  
iPod integration     0 0 0
Traffic information     0 0 0
Satellite radio     0 0 0
Floor mats     119 119 119
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash     553 553 553
Bluetooth cell phone link     0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,692    
Heated front seats     425 425 425
Steering-linked headlights     0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0 0
Heated steering wheel     0 0  
7-speed automated manual     3,468 3,468  
6-speed manual         0
Options (change) 12,705 11,935 18,785 16,795 6,220
Options (change) 11,819 11,103 10,577 8,885 2,305
Destination 875 875 950 950 950
Total Price $56,080 $67,610 $105,935 $114,545 $146,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,926
Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelSLKSLK911911911
TrimSLK250SLK350CarreraCarrera STurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine201hp I4302hp V6345hp H6385hp H6480hp H6
TransmissionM6T7S7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11235, 9235, 9385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$56,080$67,610$105,935$114,545$146,470
Adjustments for Features-2,230-3,38000-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,850$64,230$105,935$114,545$144,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$0$8,610$38,810

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelSLKSLK911911911
TrimSLK250SLK350CarreraCarrera STurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250   
Remote app$25$25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Wind blocker  $300$300$300
Wind blocker, small$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Roll bar$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Residual heat$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 
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$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
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,120$11,270$7,890$7,890$9,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,230$3,380$0$0$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,076-3,14700-38

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20122009
ModelSLK911
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in92.5 in
Length162.8 in175.6 in
Width71.5 in71.2 in
Height51.2 in51.6 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft34.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested91595%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested91595%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%

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