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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: $60,404

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $10,846

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,692

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $12,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelISSLK
TrimFSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,610 $63,200
Base Invoice $50,382 $58,776
Navigation system 2,570 1,200
iPod integration 299 375
Headlight washers 100  
Lighting Package   1,010
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Automatic climate control, front   720
Premium II Package   1,410
CD changer, remote   450
Navigation system 2,166 1,116
iPod integration 239 349
Headlight washers 80  
Lighting Package   939
Metallic paint (extra cost)   659
Automatic climate control, front   670
Premium II Package   1,311
CD changer, remote   418
Options (change) 2,969 5,875
Options (change) 2,485 5,462
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $60,404 $71,250
Total Invoice $53,692 $66,413

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,401
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,578
Model Year20092008
ModelISSLK
TrimFSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine416hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$60,404$71,250
Adjustments for Features0-4,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,404$66,805
Total Invoice$53,692$66,413
Adjustments for Features0-4,143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,692$62,270

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092008
ModelISSLK
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 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$4,940$9,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,143

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092008
ModelISSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.5 in95.7 in
Length180.1 in160.7 in
Width70.9 in70.4 in
Height56.1 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.3,420 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.6 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.09.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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 sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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