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

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Toyota Matrix vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,995

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $26,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,909

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $25,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMatrixSLKSLKSLK
TrimXRSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $16,990 $45,950 $50,950 $65,700
Base Invoice $15,373 $42,734 $47,384 $61,101
Extra Value Package 1 270      
Side curtain airbags 645      
Alloy wheels 410      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300      
CD changer, in-dash 240      
Stability control 650      
4-speed automatic 830      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Extra Value Package 1 243      
Side curtain airbags 555      
Alloy wheels 328      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258      
CD changer, in-dash 180      
Stability control 559      
4-speed automatic 753      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Options (change) 3,345 720 720 720
Options (change) 2,876 670 670 670
Destination 660 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $20,995 $47,545 $52,545 $68,295
Total Invoice $18,909 $44,279 $48,929 $63,646

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,432
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMatrixSLKSLKSLK
TrimXRSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine126hp I4228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionA4M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$20,995$47,545$52,545$68,295
Adjustments for Features0-7,450-8,500-11,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,995$40,095$44,045$56,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$16,760
Total Invoice$18,909$44,279$48,929$63,646
Adjustments for Features0-6,938-7,915-10,661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,909$37,341$41,014$52,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,673$15,644

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMatrixSLKSLKSLK
TrimXRSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers $0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger 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$2,865$10,315$11,365$14,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,450$8,500$11,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,938-7,915-10,661

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082009
ModelMatrixSLK
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase102.4 in95.7 in
Length171.3 in160.7 in
Width69.9 in70.4 in
Height61.6 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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