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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: $47,685

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $16,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,365

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $15,427

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelISISSLK
Trim250C350CSLK350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $53,300
Base Invoice $38,308 $43,374 $49,569
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Navigation system 2,465 2,465  
Headlight washers 100 100  
Lighting Package     1,070
Multimedia Package     2,890
Premium 1 Package     2,590
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Automatic climate control, front     760
Wood trim     690
Upgraded leather upholstery     630
Illuminated door sill trim plates     700
Luxury Package 2,813 2,813  
Navigation system 2,277 2,277  
Headlight washers 92 92  
Lighting Package     995
Multimedia Package     2,688
Premium 1 Package     2,409
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Automatic climate control, front     707
Wood trim     642
Upgraded leather upholstery     586
Illuminated door sill trim plates     651
Options (change) 5,620 5,620 10,050
Options (change) 5,182 5,182 9,348
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $47,685 $53,135 $64,225
Total Invoice $44,365 $49,431 $59,792

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,767
Model Year201220122011
ModelISISSLK
Trim250C350CSLK350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine204hp V6306hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$47,685$53,135$64,225
Adjustments for Features-365-1,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,320$51,720$64,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$44,365$49,431$59,792
Adjustments for Features-340-1,3160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,025$48,115$59,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,090$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201220122011
ModelISISSLK
Trim250C350CSLK350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,715$3,765$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$365$1,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-340-1,3160

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122011
ModelISSLK
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.5 in95.7 in
Length182.5 in160.7 in
Width70.9 in70.4 in
Height55.7 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom25.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.89.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested132565%
Total Not Requested72535%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested132565%
Total Not Requested72535%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92591%
Total Not Requested909%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested161578%
Total Not Requested45022%

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