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Saturn AURA vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn AURA vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,420

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $22,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,732

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $21,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelAURAAURASLKSLKSLK
TrimXRXR V6SLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,760 $27,150 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $23,151 $25,385 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Enhanced Convenience Package 400        
Convenience Package 590        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Enhanced Convenience Package 368        
Convenience Package 543        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Options (change) 990 0 1,490 720 720
Options (change) 911 0 1,386 670 670
Destination 670 670 925 925 925
Total Price $26,420 $27,820 $49,415 $60,845 $74,245
Total Invoice $24,732 $26,055 $46,021 $56,651 $69,113

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,890
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelAURAAURASLKSLKSLK
TrimXRXR V6SLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine169hp I4252hp V6241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$26,420$27,820$49,415$60,845$74,245
Adjustments for Features-150-7,960-8,825-10,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,405$27,820$41,455$52,020$63,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,415$0$10,565$22,190
Total Invoice$24,732$26,055$46,021$56,651$69,113
Adjustments for Features-140-7,413-8,217-9,867
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,718$26,055$38,608$48,434$59,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,337$0$9,826$20,638

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelAURAAURASLKSLKSLK
TrimXRXR V6SLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
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$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights $125   
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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$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$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,940$3,925$11,885$12,750$14,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$0$7,960$8,825$10,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-7,413-8,217-9,867

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092016
ModelAURASLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.3 in95.7 in
Length190.9 in162.8 in
Width70.3 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.9 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.910.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XR

Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%

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