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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: $49,993

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192019201920192019201920122012
ModelESESESESESESESSLKSLK
Trim350300h350 Luxury300h Luxury350 Ultra Luxury300h Ultra Luxury350 F SportSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,750 $41,560 $42,405 $44,215 $43,400 $45,210 $44,285 $42,500 $54,800
Ultra Luxury Package 8,520 7,980              
Rear spoiler 319             375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates 379 379 379 379 379 379 379 700 700
Luxury Package     3,695 3,695 3,695 3,695 3,695    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     2,615 2,615 2,615 2,615 2,615    
Lighting Package               1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package               2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package               2,590 2,590
Wood trim               990 990
Automatic climate control, front               760 760
Obstacle detection, rear               970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)               720 720
Analog clock               250 250
Proximity key               650 650
Leather seating surfaces               770  
Ultra Luxury Package 7,847 7,350              
Rear spoiler 209             349 349
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 651 651
Luxury Package     3,397 3,397 3,397 3,397 3,397    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     2,413 2,413 2,413 2,413 2,413    
Lighting Package               1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package               2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package               2,409 2,409
Wood trim               921 921
Automatic climate control, front               707 707
Obstacle detection, rear               902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)               670 670
Analog clock               233 233
Proximity key               605 605
Leather seating surfaces               716  
Options (change) 9,218 8,359 6,689 6,689 6,689 6,689 6,689 12,015 11,245
Options (change) 8,306 7,600 6,060 6,060 6,060 6,060 6,060 11,177 10,461
Destination 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 875 875
Total Price $49,993 $50,944 $50,119 $51,929 $51,114 $52,924 $51,999 $55,390 $66,920

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus ES 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 350 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,762
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,489
Model Year201920192019201920192019201920122012
ModelESESESESESESESSLKSLK
Trim350300h350 Luxury300h Luxury350 Ultra Luxury300h Ultra Luxury350 F SportSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine302hp V6176hp I4 H302hp V6176hp I4 H302hp V6176hp I4 H302hp V6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8CVT-6T8CVT-6T8CVT-6T8M6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15835, 15835, 15835, 15835, 15835, 15500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$49,993$50,944$50,119$51,929$51,114$52,924$51,999$55,390$66,920
Adjustments for Features-1,550-1,175-2250-2250-225-2,185-3,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,443$49,769$49,894$51,929$50,889$52,924$51,774$53,205$63,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,326$1,451$3,486$2,446$4,481$3,331$0$10,380

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201920192019201920192019201920122012
ModelESESESESESESESSLKSLK
Trim350300h350 Luxury300h Luxury350 Ultra Luxury300h Ultra Luxury350 F SportSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 $1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 $1100 $1100   
6-speed manual       $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic        $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
RWD       $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600$600$600  
Cruise control       $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100       
Parking guidance system - passive       $250$250
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350       
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125       
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor       $150$150
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Roll bar       $200$200
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles       $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat       $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150       
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25 $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200        
Power retractable hardtop       $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200     $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash       $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Media drive       $15$15
SD Card slot       $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Fog light, rear       $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers       $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors       $50$50
Steering-linked headlights       $150$150
Visor mirror, driver       $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger       $10$10
Xenon HID headlights       $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim       $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150     $150$150
Metal pedals       $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats       $150$150
No leather in second row       $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat       $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat       $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100       
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350        
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls        $100
Total Value of Features$9,590$9,215$8,265$8,040$8,265$8,040$8,265$10,225$11,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$1,175$225$0$225$0$225$2,185$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments-289-199-320-310-31-2,035-3,105

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20192012
ModelESSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.0 in95.7 in
Length195.9 in162.8 in
Width73.4 in71.5 in
Height56.9 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,650 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.710.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested287554%
Total Not Requested242546%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested287558%
Total Not Requested212542%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350 Luxury

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested195064%
Total Not Requested107536%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h Luxury

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested195064%
Total Not Requested107536%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested195064%
Total Not Requested107536%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested195064%
Total Not Requested107536%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350 F Sport

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested195064%
Total Not Requested107536%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

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%

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