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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Solara Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,923

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $21,302

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,211

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $21,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelSLKSLKSLKSolara
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGSLE V6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $30,710
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $27,639
Premium I Package 2,950 2,950    
Lighting Package 1,030 1,030 1,030  
Heating Package 990 990    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730  
Stability control       650
Floor mats       184
Satellite radio       449
Xenon HID headlights       515
Navigation system       1,300
Wind blocker       395
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744    
Lighting Package 958 958 958  
Heating Package 921 921    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679  
Stability control       559
Floor mats       112
Satellite radio       359
Xenon HID headlights       412
Navigation system       1,115
Wind blocker       295
Options (change) 9,400 9,400 5,460 3,493
Options (change) 8,743 8,743 5,078 2,852
Destination 875 875 875 720
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $56,225 $61,225 $73,035 $34,923
Total Invoice $52,352 $57,002 $68,054 $31,211

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,367
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,477
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelSLKSLKSLKSolara
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGSLE V6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8210hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11315, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$56,225$61,225$73,035$34,923
Adjustments for Features-3,935-4,985-5,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,290$56,240$67,800$34,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,510$0
Total Invoice$52,352$57,002$68,054$31,211
Adjustments for Features-3,664-4,641-4,8780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,688$52,361$63,176$31,211
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$14,488$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelSLKSLKSLKSolara
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGSLE V6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
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
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker   $300
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Power convertible top   $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
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$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-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, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$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$10,340$11,390$11,640$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,935$4,985$5,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,664-4,641-4,8780

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20092008
ModelSLKSolara
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in107.1 in
Length160.7 in192.5 in
Width70.4 in71.5 in
Height51.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,616 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in47.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft311.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft311.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested82535%
Total Not Requested151565%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested74055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested82535%
Total Not Requested151565%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested74055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested74055%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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