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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: $51,830

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $1,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,203

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $1,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelISISSLKSLKSLK
Trim250C350CSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $43,360 $47,640 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $40,325 $44,305 $39,525 $50,964 $62,775
F Sport Package 2,550 2,550      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 970 970 970
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,520 3,520      
Xenon HID headlights 875 875      
Headlight washers 100 100      
Lighting Package     1,090 1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590  
Automatic climate control, front     760 760 760
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Rear spoiler     375 375  
Proximity key     650 650 650
F Sport Package 2,349 2,349      
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 902 902 902
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,245 3,245      
Xenon HID headlights 807 807      
Headlight washers 92 92      
Lighting Package     1,014 1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409  
Automatic climate control, front     707 707 707
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Rear spoiler     349 349  
Proximity key     605 605 605
Options (change) 7,545 7,545 10,075 9,305 6,340
Options (change) 6,953 6,953 9,372 8,656 5,898
Destination 925 925 875 875 875
Total Price $51,830 $56,110 $53,450 $64,980 $74,715
Total Invoice $48,203 $52,183 $49,772 $60,495 $69,548

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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: $2,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,490
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelISISSLKSLKSLK
Trim250C350CSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine204hp V6306hp V6201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$51,830$56,110$53,450$64,980$74,715
Adjustments for Features-990-9900-1,150-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,840$55,120$53,450$63,830$72,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0$10,380$19,190
Total Invoice$48,203$52,183$49,772$60,495$69,548
Adjustments for Features-921-9210-1,071-1,932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,282$51,262$49,772$59,424$67,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,980$0$9,652$17,844

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelISISSLKSLKSLK
Trim250C350CSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$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$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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$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$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$100
Total Value of Features$2,890$2,890$1,900$3,050$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$990$0$1,150$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-921-9210-1,071-1,932

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,807 lb.3,242 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

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/40YR18 tires400No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested92551%
Total Not Requested90049%
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
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested105065%
Total Not Requested57535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/40YR18 tires400No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested92551%
Total Not Requested90049%
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
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested105065%
Total Not Requested57535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

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%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92596%
Total Not Requested404%

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