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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: $47,579

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $7,111

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,413

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $6,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelESESSLKSLKSLK
Trim350300hSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,100 $41,020 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $35,688 $38,422 $39,525 $50,964 $62,775
Ultra Luxury Package 3,500 3,000      
Rain-sensing wipers 155 155      
Alloy wheels, optional design 40        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 970 970 970
Power trunk closer 400 400      
Heated steering wheel 450 450      
LED headlights 515 515      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,650 2,650      
Rear spoiler 319   375 375  
Lighting Package     1,090 1,090 1,090
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
Analog clock     250 250  
Proximity key     650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Ultra Luxury Package 3,221 2,761      
Rain-sensing wipers 144 144      
Alloy wheels, optional design 37        
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 902 902 902
Power trunk closer 368 368      
Heated steering wheel 416 416      
LED headlights 473 473      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,447 2,447      
Rear spoiler 209   349 349  
Lighting Package     1,014 1,014 1,014
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
Analog clock     233 233  
Proximity key     605 605 605
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Options (change) 8,529 7,670 11,315 10,545 6,340
Options (change) 7,775 7,069 10,526 9,810 5,898
Destination 950 950 875 875 875
Total Price $47,579 $49,640 $54,690 $66,220 $74,715
Total Invoice $44,413 $46,441 $50,926 $61,649 $69,548

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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: $4,501
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,083
Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelESESSLKSLKSLK
Trim350300hSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$47,579$49,640$54,690$66,220$74,715
Adjustments for Features-1750-2,785-3,935-4,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,404$49,640$51,905$62,285$70,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,236$0$10,380$18,175
Total Invoice$44,413$46,441$50,926$61,649$69,548
Adjustments for Features-1630-2,593-3,663-4,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,250$46,441$48,333$57,986$65,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,191$0$9,653$16,901

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelESESSLKSLKSLK
Trim350300hSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof $900   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$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$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,215$7,040$9,825$10,975$11,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$2,785$3,935$4,635
Value of Feature Adjustments-1630-2,593-3,663-4,314

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20162012
ModelESSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.0 in95.7 in
Length192.7 in162.8 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.210.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested155060%
Total Not Requested105040%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested97572%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested155067%
Total Not Requested75033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested97572%
Total Not Requested37528%

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%

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