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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: $76,965

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $7,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,641

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $7,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelGSSLK
TrimFSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $83,940 $67,500
Base Invoice $78,064 $62,775
Lighting Package   1,090
Multimedia Package   2,150
Automatic climate control, front   760
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Proximity key   650
Carbon fiber trim   2,250
Lighting Package   1,014
Multimedia Package   2,000
Automatic climate control, front   707
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Proximity key   605
Carbon fiber trim   2,093
Options (change) 0 8,590
Options (change) 0 7,991
Destination 975 875
Total Price $84,915 $76,965
Total Invoice $79,039 $71,641

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,562
Model Year20172012
ModelGSSLK
TrimFSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine467hp V8415hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$84,915$76,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,915$75,715
Total Invoice$79,039$71,641
Adjustments for Features0-1,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,039$70,477

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20172012
ModelGSSLK
TrimFSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power rear side windows$200 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,200$11,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,164

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20172012
ModelGSSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in95.7 in
Length192.1 in162.8 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.3,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 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
16.2 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.210.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%

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