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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: $42,423

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $11,592

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,204

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $12,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKAvalonAvalon
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $41,300 $42,800
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $37,171 $38,520
Heating Package 980 980      
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410    
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Floor mats       228 228
Heating Package 911 911      
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311    
Lighting Package 939 939 939    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659    
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116    
Floor mats       138 138
Options (change) 8,990 8,990 5,425 228 228
Options (change) 8,359 8,359 5,044 138 138
Destination 875 875 875 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $54,015 $59,315 $70,800 $42,423 $43,923
Total Invoice $50,294 $55,222 $65,995 $38,204 $39,553

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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: $11,757
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,239
Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKAvalonAvalon
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7T7T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11785, 11785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$54,015$59,315$70,800$42,423$43,923
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,300-165-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,015$58,265$69,500$42,258$43,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0$1,575
Total Invoice$50,294$55,222$65,995$38,204$39,553
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,212-149-81
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,294$54,244$64,783$38,055$39,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$14,489$0$1,417

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKAvalonAvalon
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,925$9,975$10,225$9,090$9,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,300$165$90
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,212-149-81

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082018
ModelSLKAvalon
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in111.0 in
Length160.7 in195.3 in
Width70.4 in72.2 in
Height51.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
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 operation15No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested220074%
Total Not Requested79026%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
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 operation15No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested220074%
Total Not Requested79026%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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 input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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