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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: $53,450

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $3,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,076

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $5,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920152015
ModelGSGSGSSLKSLK
Trim350460450hSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $44,850 $53,320 $56,400 $43,950 $57,650
Base Invoice $39,916 $46,921 $50,196 $40,874 $53,615
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500    
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100      
Adaptive cruise control 2,850 2,850 2,850    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500   970 970
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900 900    
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 350 350
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330     990 990
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620        
Becker Map Pilot       800 800
Lighting Package       1,390 1,390
Dynamic Handling Package       990 990
Driver Assistance Package       2,950 2,950
Automatic climate control, front       760 760
Leather seating surfaces       770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
Proximity key       650 650
Special order charge       250 250
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275    
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80      
Adaptive cruise control 2,280 2,280 2,280    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400   902 902
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760 760    
Rear spoiler 160 160 160 326 326
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264     921 921
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496        
Becker Map Pilot       744 744
Lighting Package       1,293 1,293
Dynamic Handling Package       921 921
Driver Assistance Package       2,744 2,744
Automatic climate control, front       707 707
Leather seating surfaces       716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670
Proximity key       605 605
Special order charge       233 233
Options (change) 7,775 6,400 5,450 11,590 10,820
Options (change) 6,335 5,235 4,475 10,782 10,066
Destination 825 825 825 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $53,450 $60,545 $61,375 $56,465 $69,395
Total Invoice $47,076 $52,981 $54,196 $52,581 $64,606

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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: $2,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $123
Model Year20092009200920152015
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, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$53,450$60,545$61,375$56,465$69,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,375-5,780-6,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,450$59,345$60,000$50,685$62,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,895$6,550$0$11,780
Total Invoice$47,076$52,981$54,196$52,581$64,606
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,214-5,382-6,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,076$51,931$52,982$47,199$58,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,855$5,906$0$10,955

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092009200920152015
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
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
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Lane departure warning   $200$200
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 
Body kit    $0
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Cassette player$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
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 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75$75
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$5,255$6,455$6,630$11,035$12,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,375$5,780$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,050-1,214-5,382-6,452

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092015
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

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
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

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%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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