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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Avalon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Avalon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,891

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $16,199

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,208

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $17,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelSLKSLKSLKAvalon
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $33,965
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $29,888
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010  
Heating Package 980 980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,900
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410  
CD changer, remote 450 450 450  
Preferred Accessory Package       347
Stability control       650
Satellite radio       449
Lighting Package 939 939 939  
Heating Package 911 911    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659  
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 1,625
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311  
CD changer, remote 418 418 418  
Preferred Accessory Package       236
Stability control       520
Satellite radio       359
Options (change) 9,065 9,065 5,500 3,346
Options (change) 8,428 8,428 5,113 2,740
Destination 875 875 875 580
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $54,090 $59,390 $70,875 $37,891
Total Invoice $50,363 $55,291 $66,064 $33,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Avalon Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,404
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,690
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelSLKSLKSLKAvalon
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$54,090$59,390$70,875$37,891
Adjustments for Features-4,795-5,845-6,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,295$53,545$64,780$37,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0
Total Invoice$50,363$55,291$66,064$33,208
Adjustments for Features-4,465-5,442-5,6810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,898$49,849$60,383$33,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$14,485$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelSLKSLKSLKAvalon
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $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 
Total Value of Features$9,575$10,625$10,875$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,795$5,845$6,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,465-5,442-5,6810

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082006
ModelSLKAvalon
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in111.0 in
Length160.7 in197.2 in
Width70.4 in72.8 in
Height51.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested140047%
Total Not Requested159053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested140047%
Total Not Requested159053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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