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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: $51,330

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $3,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,743

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $2,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015200820082008
ModelISISSLKSLKSLK
Trim250C350CSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $43,360 $47,640 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $40,325 $44,305 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
F Sport Package 2,550 2,550      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,520 3,520      
Headlight washers 100 100      
Xenon HID headlights 875 875      
Lighting Package     1,010 1,010 1,010
Heating Package     980 980  
Premium II Package     3,995 3,995 1,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710
iPod integration     375 375 375
Automatic climate control, front     720 720 720
Navigation system     1,200 1,200 1,200
CD changer, remote     450 450 450
F Sport Package 2,349 2,349      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,245 3,245      
Headlight washers 92 92      
Xenon HID headlights 807 807      
Lighting Package     939 939 939
Heating Package     911 911  
Premium II Package     3,715 3,715 1,311
Metallic paint (extra cost)     659 659 659
iPod integration     349 349 349
Automatic climate control, front     670 670 670
Navigation system     1,116 1,116 1,116
CD changer, remote     418 418 418
Options (change) 7,045 7,045 9,440 9,440 5,875
Options (change) 6,493 6,493 8,777 8,777 5,462
Destination 925 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $51,330 $55,610 $54,465 $59,765 $71,250
Total Invoice $47,743 $51,723 $50,712 $55,640 $66,413

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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: $5,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,276
Model Year20152015200820082008
ModelISISSLKSLKSLK
Trim250C350CSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine204hp V6306hp V6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$51,330$55,610$54,465$59,765$71,250
Adjustments for Features-2,480-2,4800-1,050-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,850$53,130$54,465$58,715$69,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0$4,250$15,485
Total Invoice$47,743$51,723$50,712$55,640$66,413
Adjustments for Features-2,307-2,3070-978-1,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,436$49,416$50,712$54,662$65,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,980$0$3,950$14,489

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152015200820082008
ModelISISSLKSLKSLK
Trim250C350CSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app$25$25   
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$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$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150 
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$4,190$4,190$1,710$2,760$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,480$2,480$0$1,050$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,307-2,3070-978-1,212

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,807 lb.3,210 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

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/40YR18 tires400No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested92551%
Total Not Requested90049%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested77548%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/40YR18 tires400No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested92551%
Total Not Requested90049%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested77548%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested171557%
Total Not Requested127543%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested171557%
Total Not Requested127543%

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 sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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