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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: $49,525

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $5,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,123

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $5,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015200820082008
ModelGSGSGSSLKSLKSLK
Trim350450h350 Crafted LineSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,600 $61,330 $56,270 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $45,198 $57,037 $52,392 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Navigation system 0 1,735   1,200 1,200 1,200
Premium II Package       3,995 3,995 1,410
Appearance Package       1,300 1,000  
Heating Package       980 980  
Lighting Package       1,010 1,010 1,010
Automatic climate control, front       720 720 720
iPod integration       375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)       710 710 710
Navigation system 0 1,603   1,116 1,116 1,116
Premium II Package       3,715 3,715 1,311
Appearance Package       1,209 930  
Heating Package       911 911  
Lighting Package       939 939 939
Automatic climate control, front       670 670 670
iPod integration       349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)       659 659 659
Options (change) 0 1,735 0 10,290 9,990 5,425
Options (change) 0 1,603 0 9,568 9,289 5,044
Destination 925 925 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $49,525 $63,990 $57,195 $55,315 $60,315 $70,800
Total Invoice $46,123 $59,565 $53,317 $51,503 $56,152 $65,995

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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: $2,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,484
Model Year201520152015200820082008
ModelGSGSGSSLKSLKSLK
Trim350450h350 Crafted LineSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H306hp V6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT8CVT-6T8M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12299, 12380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$49,525$63,990$57,195$55,315$60,315$70,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,465-3,700-3,110-4,160-4,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,525$62,525$53,495$52,205$56,155$66,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,000$3,970$0$3,950$14,485
Total Invoice$46,123$59,565$53,317$51,503$56,152$65,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,364-3,449-2,896-3,873-3,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,123$58,201$49,868$48,607$52,279$62,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,078$3,745$0$3,672$13,557

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201520152015200820082008
ModelGSGSGSSLKSLKSLK
Trim350450h350 Crafted LineSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
6-speed manual   $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100    
Luggage  $0   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225   
Wind blocker, small   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100   
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0   
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 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Water-repellent front-door glass $15    
Wiper de-icer $25    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200  $200
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Compass  $0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50 $50$50$50
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   
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150  $150
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150 
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000   
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,875$7,340$9,575$8,985$10,035$9,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465$3,700$3,110$4,160$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,364-3,449-2,896-3,873-3,831

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152008
ModelGSSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in95.7 in
Length190.7 in160.7 in
Width72.4 in70.4 in
Height57.3 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
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
Total Requested249083%
Total Not Requested50017%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
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
Total Requested249083%
Total Not Requested50017%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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