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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: $51,086

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $4,594

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,185

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $6,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelGSGSGSSLKSLK
Trim350460450hSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $44,850 $53,320 $56,400 $42,500 $54,800
Base Invoice $39,916 $46,921 $50,196 $39,525 $50,964
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100      
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500   970 970
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900 900    
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 375 375
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620        
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330        
Lighting Package       1,090 1,090
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
Leather seating surfaces       770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
Proximity key       650 650
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80      
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400   902 902
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760 760    
Rear spoiler 160 160 160 349 349
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496        
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264        
Lighting Package       1,014 1,014
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
Leather seating surfaces       716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670
Proximity key       605 605
Options (change) 5,411 4,036 3,086 12,305 11,535
Options (change) 4,444 3,344 2,584 11,447 10,731
Destination 825 825 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $51,086 $58,181 $59,011 $55,680 $67,210
Total Invoice $45,185 $51,090 $52,305 $51,847 $62,570

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,346
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelGSGSGSSLKSLK
Trim350460450hSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$51,086$58,181$59,011$55,680$67,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,375-4,635-5,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,086$56,981$57,636$51,045$61,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,895$6,550$0$10,380
Total Invoice$45,185$51,090$52,305$51,847$62,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,054-1,219-4,316-5,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,185$50,036$51,086$47,531$57,184
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,851$5,901$0$9,653

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelGSGSGSSLKSLK
Trim350460450hSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50  
Remote app   $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Roll bar   $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Cassette player$50$50$50  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
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  
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,915$5,115$5,290$8,550$9,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,375$4,635$5,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,054-1,219-4,316-5,386

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,796 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, leather250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested41533%
Total Not Requested85067%
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
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested41533%
Total Not Requested85067%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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