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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,995

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $28,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,909

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $26,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelSLKSLKMatrix
TrimSLK300SLK350XR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $16,990
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $15,373
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Extra Value Package 1     270
Side curtain airbags     645
Antilock brakes (ABS)     300
Alloy wheels     410
Stability control     650
4-speed automatic     830
CD changer, in-dash     240
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Extra Value Package 1     243
Side curtain airbags     555
Antilock brakes (ABS)     258
Alloy wheels     328
Stability control     559
4-speed automatic     753
CD changer, in-dash     180
Options (change) 720 720 3,345
Options (change) 670 670 2,876
Destination 875 875 660
Total Price $49,245 $54,895 $20,995
Total Invoice $45,859 $51,114 $18,909

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,826
Model Year201120112008
ModelSLKSLKMatrix
TrimSLK300SLK350XR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6300hp V6126hp I4
TransmissionM6T7A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$49,245$54,895$20,995
Adjustments for Features-7,650-8,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,595$46,195$20,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0
Total Invoice$45,859$51,114$18,909
Adjustments for Features-7,124-8,1010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,735$43,013$18,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,278$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year201120112008
ModelSLKSLKMatrix
TrimSLK300SLK350XR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Total Value of Features$10,265$11,315$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,650$8,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,124-8,1010

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20112008
ModelSLKMatrix
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in102.4 in
Length160.7 in171.3 in
Width70.4 in69.9 in
Height51.0 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft353.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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