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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: $21,565

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $22,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,960

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $21,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKMatrix
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $19,565
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $18,097
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Sport Package       1,240
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 349 349    
Sport Package       1,103
Options (change) 1,095 1,095 720 1,240
Options (change) 1,019 1,019 670 1,103
Destination 875 875 875 760
Total Price $44,470 $56,770 $69,095 $21,565
Total Invoice $41,419 $52,858 $64,320 $19,960

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,434
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKMatrix
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8158hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8500, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$44,470$56,770$69,095$21,565
Adjustments for Features-9,690-11,690-13,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,780$45,080$55,665$21,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,300$20,885$0
Total Invoice$41,419$52,858$64,320$19,960
Adjustments for Features-9,025-10,884-12,5020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,394$41,974$51,818$19,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,580$19,424$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKMatrix
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 
No leather in second row $-300$-300 
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 leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,190$13,190$14,930$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,690$11,690$13,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,025-10,884-12,5020

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122012
ModelSLKMatrix
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in102.4 in
Length162.8 in171.9 in
Width71.5 in69.5 in
Height51.2 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft361.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

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