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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Saturn ION Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Saturn ION Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,290

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $31,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,872

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $29,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelSLKSLKSLKION
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK553
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Coupe
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $15,625
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $14,375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 770     700
Travel Package       200
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Floor mats       80
Side curtain airbags       395
Satellite radio       325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 716     644
Travel Package       184
Antilock brakes (ABS)       368
Floor mats       74
Side curtain airbags       363
Satellite radio       299
Options (change) 1,490 720 720 2,100
Options (change) 1,386 670 670 1,932
Destination 925 925 925 565
Total Price $49,415 $60,845 $74,245 $18,290
Total Invoice $46,021 $56,651 $69,113 $16,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,052
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelSLKSLKSLKION
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK553
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Coupe
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8140hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T7M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 11500, 11?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$49,415$60,845$74,245$18,290
Adjustments for Features-11,915-12,780-14,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,500$48,065$59,840$18,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,565$22,340$0
Total Invoice$46,021$56,651$69,113$16,872
Adjustments for Features-11,097-11,899-13,4090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,924$44,752$55,704$16,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,828$20,780$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Saturn ION

Model Year2016201620162006
ModelSLKSLKSLKION
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK553
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats $200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,665$14,530$16,155$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,915$12,780$14,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,097-11,899-13,4090

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20162006
ModelSLKION
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.7 in103.2 in
Length162.8 in185.0 in
Width71.5 in67.9 in
Height51.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.2,797 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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