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

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Toyota Avalon vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,193

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $15,272

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,188

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $15,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelAvalonSLKSLKSLK
TrimLimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,435 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $32,792 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Floor mats 199      
Navigation system 1,450 1,200 1,200 1,200
Rear spoiler 349      
Lighting Package   1,010 1,010 1,010
Heating Package   980 980  
Premium II Package   3,995 3,995 1,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
iPod integration   375 375 375
Automatic climate control, front   720 720 720
CD changer, remote   450 450 450
Floor mats 126      
Navigation system 1,291 1,116 1,116 1,116
Rear spoiler 219      
Lighting Package   939 939 939
Heating Package   911 911  
Premium II Package   3,715 3,715 1,311
Metallic paint (extra cost)   659 659 659
iPod integration   349 349 349
Automatic climate control, front   670 670 670
CD changer, remote   418 418 418
Options (change) 1,998 9,440 9,440 5,875
Options (change) 1,636 8,777 8,777 5,462
Destination 760 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $39,193 $54,465 $59,765 $71,250
Total Invoice $35,188 $50,712 $55,640 $66,413

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Avalon Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,727
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,223
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelAvalonSLKSLKSLK
TrimLimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 12380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$39,193$54,465$59,765$71,250
Adjustments for Features0-3,545-4,595-4,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,193$50,920$55,170$66,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$15,485
Total Invoice$35,188$50,712$55,640$66,413
Adjustments for Features0-3,301-4,278-4,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,188$47,411$51,362$61,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,951$14,486

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelAvalonSLKSLKSLK
TrimLimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 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   
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
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   
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
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$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$5,630$9,175$10,225$10,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,545$4,595$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,301-4,278-4,516

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122008
ModelAvalonSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.0 in95.7 in
Length197.6 in160.7 in
Width72.8 in70.4 in
Height58.5 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,573 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.49.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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 mirror75Yes
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 lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested205069%
Total Not Requested94031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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 mirror75Yes
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 lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested205069%
Total Not Requested94031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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