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

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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,515

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $16,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,837

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $18,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelISISSLKSLK
Trim250350SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $43,950 $57,650
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $40,874 $53,615
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 970 970
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990    
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495    
Headlight washers 100 100    
Multimedia Package     2,330 2,330
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Proximity key     650 650
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 902 902
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302    
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796    
Headlight washers 80 80    
Multimedia Package     2,167 2,167
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Proximity key     605 605
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Options (change) 10,935 10,935 13,130 12,360
Options (change) 8,858 8,858 12,213 11,497
Destination 590 590 925 925
Total Price $41,515 $46,965 $58,005 $70,935
Total Invoice $35,837 $40,634 $54,012 $66,037

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,066
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelISISSLKSLK
Trim250350SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine204hp V6306hp V6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionM6T6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,515$46,965$58,005$70,935
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-7,635-8,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,515$45,915$50,370$62,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$11,780
Total Invoice$35,837$40,634$54,012$66,037
Adjustments for Features0-908-7,109-8,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,837$39,726$46,903$57,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,889$0$10,956

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelISISSLKSLK
Trim250350SLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$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
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,990$5,040$11,625$12,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$7,635$8,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-7,109-8,178

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062015
ModelISSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.5 in95.7 in
Length180.1 in162.8 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height56.1 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.010.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested150063%
Total Not Requested90037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested150063%
Total Not Requested90037%

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 trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70077%
Total Not Requested21523%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested46537%
Total Not Requested80063%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot intervention150No
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
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70077%
Total Not Requested21523%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested46537%
Total Not Requested80063%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot intervention150No
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
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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