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If you love the idea of open-air driving but are concerned about the long-term reliability and security provided by a canvas soft-top, this car might be the answer to your automotive dreams. The SLK’s retractable hardtop will last the life of the car, can’t be cut open and operates with just the touch of a button.
Tall folks may find legroom a little tight, especially on the passenger side where the firewall can cramp big shoes. Though the price is reasonable for the make, there are now much less expensive hardtop convertibles on the market, such as the Pontiac G6, Mazda MX-5 Miata and Volkswagen Eos.
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| Price | $15,250 | $13,855 | $14,250 | $13,932 | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | 3.1 | 4.5 | 3.9 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 4.6 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 14/Hwy 22/Comb 17 MPG | City 34/Hwy 39/Comb 36 MPG | City 26/Hwy 35/Comb 30 MPG | City 23/Hwy 33/Comb 27 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 355 @ 5750 RPM | 89 HP | 164 @ 5500 RPM | 189 @ 5000 RPM | |
| Engine | V8, 5.5 Liter | 3-Cyl, 1.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 2.0L | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |