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Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,510

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $42,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,819

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280   
Difference: $34,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200620062006
Model911911911SLKSLKSLK
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $83,800 $94,100 $136,500 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $73,192 $82,209 $119,331 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Xenon HID headlights 1,090          
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 385 385        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690   690 690 690
Floor mats 140 140 140      
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 430 430 430
Heated front seats 500 500 500 690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link 960 960 960 925 925 925
Navigation system 2,110 2,110   1,200 1,200  
Wood trim 890 890 890      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360 620      
Lighting Package       990 990 990
Interior Trim Package       710 710  
Premium Package       1,200 1,200 1,470
Comfort Package       1,300 1,300  
Entertainment Package       1,700 1,700  
Xenon HID headlights 927          
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 327 327        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587   642 642 642
Floor mats 119 119 119      
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 400 400 400
Heated front seats 425 425 425 642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link 816 816 816 860 860 860
Navigation system 1,794 1,794   1,116 1,116  
Wood trim 757 757 757      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156 527      
Lighting Package       921 921 921
Interior Trim Package       660 660  
Premium Package       1,116 1,116 1,367
Comfort Package       1,209 1,209  
Entertainment Package       1,581 1,581  
Options (change) 11,830 10,740 3,760 9,835 9,835 4,505
Options (change) 10,058 9,131 3,197 9,147 9,147 4,190
Destination 860 860 860 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $96,490 $105,700 $141,120 $53,510 $57,560 $68,080
Total Invoice $84,110 $92,200 $123,388 $49,819 $53,586 $63,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,158
Model Year200820082008200620062006
Model911911911SLKSLKSLK
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9325, 13380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$96,490$105,700$141,120$53,510$57,560$68,080
Adjustments for Features0-625-3,350-2,005-2,005-2,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,490$105,075$137,770$51,505$55,555$65,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,585$41,280$0$4,050$14,470
Total Invoice$84,110$92,200$123,388$49,819$53,586$63,460
Adjustments for Features0-545-2,929-1,867-1,867-1,962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,110$91,655$120,459$47,952$51,719$61,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,545$36,349$0$3,767$13,546

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year200820082008200620062006
Model911911911SLKSLKSLK
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Wind blocker$300$300$300   
Wind blocker, small   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500   
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Larger rear spoiler  $200   
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000   
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400    
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0   
Satellite radio   $200$200 
Surround sound  $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Boost gauge  $75   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
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
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$7,890$8,515$11,240$9,895$9,895$9,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$3,350$2,005$2,005$2,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-545-2,929-1,867-1,867-1,962

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082006
Model911SLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase92.5 in95.7 in
Length175.6 in160.7 in
Width71.2 in70.4 in
Height51.6 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.8 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.89.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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