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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: $61,844

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $16,301

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,844

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $17,897

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelISSLK
TrimFAMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,610 $72,600
Base Invoice $50,382 $67,518
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,010  
iPod integration 299  
Headlight washers 100  
Premium 2 Package   3,050
Illuminated door sill trim plates   850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,318  
iPod integration 239  
Headlight washers 80  
Premium 2 Package   2,837
Illuminated door sill trim plates   791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 4,409 4,620
Options (change) 3,637 4,298
Destination 825 925
Total Price $61,844 $78,145
Total Invoice $54,844 $72,741

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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: $9,291
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,372
Model Year20092016
ModelISSLK
TrimFAMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine416hp V8415hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$61,844$78,145
Adjustments for Features0-7,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,844$71,135
Total Invoice$54,844$72,741
Adjustments for Features0-6,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,844$66,216

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092016
ModelISSLK
TrimFAMG SLK55
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 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$4,015$11,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,525

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092016
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 Weight3,780 lb.3,528 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 F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested41529%

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