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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: $49,735

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $28,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,249

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $26,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelISISSLK
Trim250C350CSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $70,900
Base Invoice $38,308 $43,374 $65,937
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,015 4,015  
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 970
Headlight washers 100 100  
Multimedia Package     2,330
Automatic climate control, front     760
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Proximity key     650
Illuminated door sill trim plates     850
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,701 3,701  
Luxury Package 2,813 2,813  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 902
Headlight washers 92 92  
Multimedia Package     2,167
Automatic climate control, front     707
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Proximity key     605
Illuminated door sill trim plates     791
Options (change) 7,670 7,670 6,280
Options (change) 7,066 7,066 5,842
Destination 875 875 925
Total Price $49,735 $55,185 $78,105
Total Invoice $46,249 $51,315 $72,704

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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: $26,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,375
Model Year201220122015
ModelISISSLK
Trim250C350CSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine204hp V6306hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$49,735$55,185$78,105
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,735$54,135$75,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$46,249$51,315$72,704
Adjustments for Features0-976-2,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,249$50,339$70,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,090$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201220122015
ModelISISSLK
Trim250C350CSLK55 AMG
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 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,490$3,540$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-976-2,080

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122015
ModelISSLK
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.5 in95.7 in
Length182.5 in162.8 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height55.7 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.3,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.810.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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 Requested145068%
Total Not Requested67532%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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 Requested145068%
Total Not Requested67532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

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 information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72579%
Total Not Requested19021%

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