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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: $45,200

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $13,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,275

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $12,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelESSLKSLKSLK
Trim350SLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,725 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $34,400 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065      
Premium 2 Package   4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package   3,390    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   990 990  
Special order charge   250 250  
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Ultra Luxury Package 3,251      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749      
Premium 2 Package   4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package   3,153    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   921 921  
Special order charge   233 233  
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Options (change) 7,600 10,610 6,450 3,770
Options (change) 7,000 9,868 5,999 3,507
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $45,200 $58,535 $66,575 $77,295
Total Invoice $42,275 $54,503 $61,980 $71,950

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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: $7,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,632
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelESSLKSLKSLK
Trim350SLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7T7
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$45,200$58,535$66,575$77,295
Adjustments for Features0-6,010-5,810-6,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,200$52,525$60,765$70,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,240$18,410
Total Invoice$42,275$54,503$61,980$71,950
Adjustments for Features0-5,596-5,409-5,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,275$48,907$56,571$66,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,664$17,123

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelESSLKSLKSLK
Trim350SLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
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$100$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$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
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$100$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 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,140$12,150$11,950$12,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,010$5,810$6,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,596-5,409-5,920

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122016
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

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested170072%
Total Not Requested66528%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested91560%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested170072%
Total Not Requested66528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105073%
Total Not Requested39027%

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