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Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,220

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $6,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,461

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $8,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelGSGSSLKSLKSLK
Trim300430SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $43,150 $51,375 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $37,971 $44,694 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Rain-sensing wipers 525 225      
Tires, run-flat 400 400 260 260  
Navigation system 2,250 2,250 1,200 1,200  
Rear spoiler 200 200      
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
Heated front seats     690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link     925 925 925
Entertainment Package     1,700 1,700  
CD changer, remote     430 430 430
Rain-sensing wipers 420 180      
Tires, run-flat 320 320 242 242  
Navigation system 1,895 1,895 1,116 1,116  
Rear spoiler 160 160      
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
Heated front seats     642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link     860 860 860
Entertainment Package     1,581 1,581  
CD changer, remote     400 400 400
Options (change) 3,375 3,075 10,095 10,095 4,505
Options (change) 2,795 2,555 9,389 9,389 4,190
Destination 695 695 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $47,220 $55,145 $53,770 $57,820 $68,080
Total Invoice $41,461 $47,944 $50,061 $53,828 $63,460

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,345
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelGSGSSLKSLKSLK
Trim300430SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine245hp V6300hp V8228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$47,220$55,145$53,770$57,820$68,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-4,570-4,570-4,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,220$53,645$49,200$53,250$63,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,425$0$4,050$14,435
Total Invoice$41,461$47,944$50,061$53,828$63,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,304-4,255-4,254-4,143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,461$46,640$45,806$49,574$59,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,179$0$3,768$13,511

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelGSGSSLKSLKSLK
Trim300430SLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50   
Proximity key$250$250   
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$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$50   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Active steering $1000   
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,965$6,465$9,535$9,535$9,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$4,570$4,570$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,304-4,255-4,254-4,143

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062006
ModelGSSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in95.7 in
Length190.0 in160.7 in
Width71.7 in70.4 in
Height56.1 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.7 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.79.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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 wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested415100%
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 seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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 wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested415100%
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 seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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