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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: $43,355

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $11,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,263

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $12,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelESSLKSLKSLK
Trim350SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,320 $42,900 $55,400 $67,990
Base Invoice $30,774 $39,897 $51,522 $63,231
Premium Plus Package 1,280      
Rear side airbags 250      
Xenon HID headlights 815      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 970 970 970
Rear spoiler 299 350 350  
Satellite radio 486      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330      
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590  
Wood trim   990 990  
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Premium Plus Package 1,152      
Rear side airbags 200      
Xenon HID headlights 652      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 902 902 902
Rear spoiler 199 326 326  
Satellite radio 389      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264      
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409  
Wood trim   921 921  
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Proximity key   605 605 605
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Options (change) 8,210 11,240 10,470 6,540
Options (change) 6,664 10,456 9,740 6,084
Destination 825 905 905 905
Total Price $43,355 $55,045 $66,775 $75,435
Total Invoice $38,263 $51,258 $62,167 $70,220

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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: $6,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,469
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelESSLKSLKSLK
Trim350SLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine272hp V6201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$43,355$55,045$66,775$75,435
Adjustments for Features0-4,860-6,010-6,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,355$50,185$60,765$68,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,580$18,515
Total Invoice$38,263$51,258$62,167$70,220
Adjustments for Features0-4,526-5,595-6,269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,263$46,732$56,572$63,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,840$17,219

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelESSLKSLKSLK
Trim350SLK250SLK350SLK55 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 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
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$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$100
Total Value of Features$4,815$9,675$10,825$11,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,860$6,010$6,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,526-5,595-6,269

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092013
ModelESSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in95.7 in
Length191.1 in162.8 in
Width71.1 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.710.1 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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66553%
Total Not Requested60047%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66553%
Total Not Requested60047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%

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