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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: $49,410

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $6,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,317

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $8,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720082008
ModelGSGSGSSLKSLK
Trim350430450hSLK280SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $44,150 $52,375 $54,900 $44,150 $49,450
Base Invoice $38,851 $45,564 $48,312 $41,060 $45,988
Rain-sensing wipers 525 225      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900 900    
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,900 1,200 1,200
Tires, run-flat 1,270 400 400 250 250
Lighting Package       1,010 1,010
Heating Package       980 980
Appearance Package       1,300 1,000
Premium II Package       3,995 3,995
Metallic paint (extra cost)       710 710
Automatic climate control, front       720 720
CD changer, remote       450 450
Rain-sensing wipers 420 180      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760 760    
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,615 1,116 1,116
Tires, run-flat 1,016 320 320 232 232
Lighting Package       939 939
Heating Package       911 911
Appearance Package       1,209 930
Premium II Package       3,715 3,715
Metallic paint (extra cost)       659 659
Automatic climate control, front       670 670
CD changer, remote       418 418
Options (change) 4,545 3,375 3,200 10,615 10,315
Options (change) 3,751 2,815 2,695 9,869 9,590
Destination 715 715 715 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $49,410 $56,465 $57,515 $55,640 $60,640
Total Invoice $43,317 $49,094 $50,422 $51,804 $56,453

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,977
Model Year20072007200720082008
ModelGSGSGSSLKSLK
Trim350430450hSLK280SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine303hp V6290hp V8292hp V6 H228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$49,410$56,465$57,515$55,640$60,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-2,275-3,770-4,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,410$54,965$55,240$51,870$55,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,555$5,830$0$3,950
Total Invoice$43,317$49,094$50,422$51,804$56,453
Adjustments for Features0-1,304-1,994-3,510-4,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,317$47,790$48,428$48,294$51,966
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,473$5,111$0$3,672

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20072007200720082008
ModelGSGSGSSLKSLK
Trim350430450hSLK280SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Wind blocker, small   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Residual heat   $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player   $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Surround sound   $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
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$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Total Value of Features$4,815$6,315$7,090$8,585$9,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$2,275$3,770$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,304-1,994-3,510-4,487

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20072008
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested174058%
Total Not Requested125042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested174058%
Total Not Requested125042%

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