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Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,075

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $15,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,482

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $16,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelESSLKSLK
Trim330SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,300 $42,500 $54,800
Base Invoice $28,640 $39,525 $50,964
Stability control 650    
Xenon HID headlights 640    
Navigation system 2,200    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620    
Heated front seats 640    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330    
Lighting Package   1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Dynamic Handling Package   990 990
Special order charge   250 250
Wood trim   990 990
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Stability control 520    
Xenon HID headlights 512    
Navigation system 1,843    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496    
Heated front seats 512    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264    
Lighting Package   1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Dynamic Handling Package   921 921
Special order charge   233 233
Wood trim   921 921
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Options (change) 5,080 10,310 9,540
Options (change) 4,147 9,591 8,875
Destination 695 875 875
Total Price $38,075 $53,685 $65,215
Total Invoice $33,482 $49,991 $60,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,400
Model Year200620122012
ModelESSLKSLK
Trim330SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine218hp V6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionA5M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,075$53,685$65,215
Adjustments for Features0-6,560-7,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,075$47,125$57,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,380
Total Invoice$33,482$49,991$60,714
Adjustments for Features0-6,109-7,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,482$43,882$53,536
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,654

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year200620122012
ModelESSLKSLK
Trim330SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Roll bar $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,265$9,825$10,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,560$7,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,109-7,178

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062012
ModelESSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.1 in95.7 in
Length191.1 in162.8 in
Width71.3 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.510.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested21517%
Total Not Requested105083%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested21517%
Total Not Requested105083%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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