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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: $27,219

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $24,661

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,459

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $22,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200820082008
ModelAURASLKSLKSLK
TrimXRSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,345 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $22,763 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Premium Trim Package 800      
Sunroof 800      
Enhanced Convenience Package 425      
Satellite radio 199      
Heating Package   980 980  
Premium II Package   3,995 3,995  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
Automatic climate control, front   720 720 720
CD changer, remote   450 450 450
Premium Trim Package 736      
Sunroof 736      
Enhanced Convenience Package 391      
Satellite radio 183      
Heating Package   911 911  
Premium II Package   3,715 3,715  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   659 659 659
Automatic climate control, front   670 670 670
CD changer, remote   418 418 418
Options (change) 2,224 6,855 6,855 1,880
Options (change) 2,046 6,373 6,373 1,747
Destination 650 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $27,219 $51,880 $57,180 $67,255
Total Invoice $25,459 $48,308 $53,236 $62,698

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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: $19,286
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,844
Model Year2007200820082008
ModelAURASLKSLKSLK
TrimXRSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine252hp V6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,219$51,880$57,180$67,255
Adjustments for Features0-5,375-6,425-6,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,219$46,505$50,755$60,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$14,475
Total Invoice$25,459$48,308$53,236$62,698
Adjustments for Features0-5,005-5,982-5,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,459$43,303$47,254$56,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,951$13,545

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2007200820082008
ModelAURASLKSLKSLK
TrimXRSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
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   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50   
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Surround sound $250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $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   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power recliner, 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  $100
Total Value of Features$4,425$9,800$10,850$10,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,375$6,425$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,005-5,982-5,850

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20072008
ModelAURASLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.3 in95.7 in
Length190.9 in160.7 in
Width70.3 in70.4 in
Height57.6 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.6 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.99.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XR

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested100033%
Total Not Requested199067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested100033%
Total Not Requested199067%

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