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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,785

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $25,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,248

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $23,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKPrius cPrius c
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGThreeFour
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $21,635 $23,230
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $20,140 $21,625
Heating Package 980 980      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
Navigation system     1,200    
Premium II Package     1,410    
Alloy wheels       390  
Heating Package 911 911      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
Navigation system     1,116    
Premium II Package     1,311    
Alloy wheels       348  
Options (change) 2,785 2,785 4,415 390 0
Options (change) 2,589 2,589 4,105 348 0
Destination 875 875 875 760 760
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $47,810 $53,110 $69,790 $22,785 $23,990
Total Invoice $44,524 $49,452 $65,056 $21,248 $22,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,187
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKPrius cPrius c
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGThreeFour
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V873hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7T7CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9380, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$47,810$53,110$69,790$22,785$23,990
Adjustments for Features-5,465-6,515-10,0050-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,345$46,595$59,785$22,785$23,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$17,440$0$855
Total Invoice$44,524$49,452$65,056$21,248$22,385
Adjustments for Features-5,089-6,066-9,3260-327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,435$43,386$55,730$21,248$22,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$16,295$0$810

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKPrius cPrius c
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGThreeFour
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
CVT   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Wind blocker, small$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
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $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, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$10,265$11,315$14,805$4,800$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,465$6,515$10,005$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,089-6,066-9,3260-327

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20082012
ModelSLKPrius c
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in100.4 in
Length160.7 in157.3 in
Width70.4 in66.7 in
Height51.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.2,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft30.0 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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