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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: $47,320

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $8,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,541

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $10,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelGSGSSLKSLK
Trim300430SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $43,150 $51,375 $42,900 $55,400
Base Invoice $37,971 $44,694 $39,897 $51,522
Rain-sensing wipers 525 225    
Navigation system 2,250 2,250    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 970 970
Rear spoiler 200 200 350 350
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Dynamic Handling Package     990 990
Special order charge     250 250
Wood trim     990 990
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Proximity key     650 650
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Rain-sensing wipers 420 180    
Navigation system 1,895 1,895    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 902 902
Rear spoiler 160 160 326 326
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Dynamic Handling Package     921 921
Special order charge     233 233
Wood trim     921 921
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Proximity key     605 605
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Options (change) 3,475 3,175 12,480 11,710
Options (change) 2,875 2,635 11,610 10,894
Destination 695 695 905 905
Total Price $47,320 $55,245 $56,285 $68,015
Total Invoice $41,541 $48,024 $52,412 $63,321

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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: $1,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,738
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelGSGSSLKSLK
Trim300430SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine245hp V6300hp V8201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$47,320$55,245$56,285$68,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-7,660-8,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,320$53,745$48,625$59,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,425$0$10,580
Total Invoice$41,541$48,024$52,412$63,321
Adjustments for Features0-1,304-7,133-8,202
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,541$46,720$45,279$55,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,179$0$9,840

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2006200620132013
ModelGSGSSLKSLK
Trim300430SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Cassette player$50$50  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,390$3,890$10,050$11,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$7,660$8,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,304-7,133-8,202

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062013
ModelGSSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in95.7 in
Length190.0 in162.8 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height56.1 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.710.1 ft3

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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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested21517%
Total Not Requested105083%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested21517%
Total Not Requested105083%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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