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Lexus HS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus HS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,155

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $8,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,061

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $8,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200720072007
ModelHSSLKSLKSLK
Trim250h PremiumSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,800 $43,350 $47,400 $62,500
Base Invoice $36,218 $40,316 $44,082 $58,125
Navigation Package 2,125      
Rearview camera 350      
LED headlights 1,805      
Rear spoiler 200      
Lighting Package   1,000 1,000 1,000
Heating Package   970 970  
Premium II Package   3,650 3,650 1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700
Automatic climate control, front   710 710 710
Bluetooth cell phone link   925 925 925
Navigation system   1,200 1,200 1,200
CD changer, remote   440 440 440
Appearance Package     990  
Navigation Package 1,942      
Rearview camera 302      
LED headlights 1,552      
Rear spoiler 172      
Lighting Package   930 930 930
Heating Package   902 902  
Premium II Package   3,394 3,394 1,302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
Automatic climate control, front   660 660 660
Bluetooth cell phone link   860 860 860
Navigation system   1,116 1,116 1,116
CD changer, remote   409 409 409
Appearance Package     921  
Options (change) 4,480 9,595 10,585 6,375
Options (change) 3,968 8,921 9,842 5,927
Destination 875 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $45,155 $53,720 $58,760 $70,950
Total Invoice $41,061 $50,012 $54,699 $66,127

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus HS 250h Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,931
Model Year2012200720072007
ModelHSSLKSLKSLK
Trim250h PremiumSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine147hp I4 H228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionCVTM6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$45,155$53,720$58,760$70,950
Adjustments for Features0-2,170-2,470-3,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,155$51,550$56,290$67,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,740$15,930
Total Invoice$41,061$50,012$54,699$66,127
Adjustments for Features0-2,020-2,299-3,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,061$47,992$52,400$62,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,408$14,901

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Features Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2012200720072007
ModelHSSLKSLKSLK
Trim250h PremiumSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights$1000   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50   
Wood trim$300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,040$9,210$9,510$10,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,170$2,470$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,020-2,299-3,234

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122007
ModelHSSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in95.7 in
Length184.8 in160.7 in
Width70.3 in70.4 in
Height59.3 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.1 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.19.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested151558%
Total Not Requested107542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested151558%
Total Not Requested107542%

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?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested60092%

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