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Saab 9-3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saab 9-3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,910

Saab 9-3 Aero   
Difference: $3,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,094

Saab 9-3 Aero   
Difference: $3,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015
Model9-3SLKSLKSLK
TrimAeroSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,900 $43,950 $57,650 $70,900
Base Invoice $39,512 $40,874 $53,615 $65,937
Touring Package 1,195      
Heated front seats 550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720 720
Navigation system 1,995      
Becker Map Pilot   800 800 800
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390  
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Rear spoiler   350 350  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Touring Package 1,076      
Heated front seats 495      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 670 670 670
Navigation system 1,796      
Becker Map Pilot   744 744 744
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293  
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Rear spoiler   326 326  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Options (change) 4,290 5,760 4,990 3,250
Options (change) 3,862 5,358 4,642 3,023
Destination 720 925 925 925
Total Price $46,910 $50,635 $63,565 $75,075
Total Invoice $44,094 $47,157 $59,182 $69,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,193
Model Year2006201520152015
Model9-3SLKSLKSLK
TrimAeroSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine250hp V6201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 8?, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$46,910$50,635$63,565$75,075
Adjustments for Features0-4,570-5,720-7,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,910$46,065$57,845$67,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,780$21,700
Total Invoice$44,094$47,157$59,182$69,885
Adjustments for Features0-4,256-5,326-6,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,094$42,901$53,856$63,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,955$20,179

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Features Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2006201520152015
Model9-3SLKSLKSLK
TrimAeroSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power convertible top$4000   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Boost gauge$75   
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Heated front seats$200  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,290$10,860$12,010$13,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,570$5,720$7,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,256-5,326-6,805

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Specifications Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062015
Model9-3SLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.3 in95.7 in
Length182.4 in162.8 in
Width69.3 in71.5 in
Height56.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.410.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saab 9-3 Aero

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested815100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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