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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: $43,309

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $12,081

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,799

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $13,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelESSLKSLKSLK
Trim350SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,120 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $30,253 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Premium Plus Package 2,480      
Rear side airbags 250      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250      
Xenon HID headlights 815      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330      
Rear spoiler 299      
Lighting Package   1,010 1,010 1,010
Heating Package   980 980  
Appearance Package   1,300 1,000  
Premium II Package   3,995 3,995 1,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
Automatic climate control, front   720 720 720
Navigation system   1,200 1,200 1,200
CD changer, remote   450 450 450
Premium Plus Package 2,058      
Rear side airbags 200      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408      
Xenon HID headlights 652      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264      
Rear spoiler 199      
Lighting Package   939 939 939
Heating Package   911 911  
Appearance Package   1,209 930  
Premium II Package   3,715 3,715 1,311
Metallic paint (extra cost)   659 659 659
Automatic climate control, front   670 670 670
Navigation system   1,116 1,116 1,116
CD changer, remote   418 418 418
Options (change) 8,424 10,365 10,065 5,500
Options (change) 6,781 9,637 9,358 5,113
Destination 765 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $43,309 $55,390 $60,390 $70,875
Total Invoice $37,799 $51,572 $56,221 $66,064

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,911
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,822
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelESSLKSLKSLK
Trim350SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine272hp V6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,309$55,390$60,390$70,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,170-4,220-4,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,309$52,220$56,170$66,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$14,485
Total Invoice$37,799$51,572$56,221$66,064
Adjustments for Features0-2,951-3,929-3,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,799$48,621$52,292$62,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,671$13,556

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelESSLKSLKSLK
Trim350SLK280SLK350SLK55 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   
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   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
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   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $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
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,965$9,135$10,185$10,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,170$4,220$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,951-3,929-3,887

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082008
ModelESSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in95.7 in
Length191.1 in160.7 in
Width71.1 in70.4 in
Height57.1 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.79.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested165075%
Total Not Requested55025%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested214072%
Total Not Requested85028%

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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested214072%
Total Not Requested85028%

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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