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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: $43,450

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $10,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,664

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $9,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelESSLKSLKSLK
Trim350SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,725 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $34,400 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065      
Heated front seats 640 690 690  
Xenon HID headlights 815      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330      
Lighting Package   990 990 990
Interior Trim Package   710 710  
Premium Package   1,200 1,200 1,470
Comfort Package   1,300 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690
Bluetooth cell phone link   925 925 925
Navigation system   1,200 1,200  
Entertainment Package   1,700 1,700  
CD changer, remote   430 430 430
Satellite radio       500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749      
Heated front seats 588 642 642  
Xenon HID headlights 749      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 303      
Lighting Package   921 921 921
Interior Trim Package   660 660  
Premium Package   1,116 1,116 1,367
Comfort Package   1,209 1,209  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642
Bluetooth cell phone link   860 860 860
Navigation system   1,116 1,116  
Entertainment Package   1,581 1,581  
CD changer, remote   400 400 400
Satellite radio       465
Options (change) 5,850 9,835 9,835 5,005
Options (change) 5,389 9,147 9,147 4,655
Destination 875 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $43,450 $53,510 $57,560 $68,580
Total Invoice $40,664 $49,819 $53,586 $63,925

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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: $7,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,553
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelESSLKSLKSLK
Trim350SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,450$53,510$57,560$68,580
Adjustments for Features0-2,795-2,795-3,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,450$50,715$54,765$65,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050$14,770
Total Invoice$40,664$49,819$53,586$63,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,602-2,602-2,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,664$47,217$50,984$61,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,767$13,823

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2012200620062006
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$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $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   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
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
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$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-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Memory system, 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$6,390$9,185$9,185$9,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,795$2,795$3,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,602-2,602-2,885

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122006
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

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested105061%
Total Not Requested67539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested107583%
Total Not Requested22517%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested490100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested107583%
Total Not Requested22517%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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